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M. B. Mooney Special Sheets Full - size, seamless sheets, made of good quality bleached sheet ing. Special value, 50c. Huck Towels Large - size bleached huck towels, fadeless red borders. Special values at 7}c. Longcloth Unusual value in ex tra soft-finish longcloth, full yard wide; 10c yard, or 12 yards for $1. Ladies’ Umbrellas Splendid lot of ladies’ umbrellas with gloria covers, pretty assort ment of handles; $1.25 and $1.50 grades, $1. Shirtings Make the shirts at home and save the dif ference. Fine madras, cambric, etc., in fast col ors, only 10c, 12£c, 15c. Collar bands 5c. Dress Linen Colored dress linen, yard-wide, in blue, old rose and heliotrope, 50c grade at 25c. Devonshire Cloth The best wash goods made is Devonshire. Wears like linen and won’t fade;—20c. Ripplette The best material for house dresses, rompers, etc. White only; several designs; 20c grade 10c. Sample Counter panes About fifty sample counterpanes, medium and fine grades, will be sold Monday at about half value. All are slight ly soiled from handling. White Skirts Large assortment of the new white skirts in L. K. and ratine, $1 to $1.98. Colored wash skirts, 98c to $1.25. Ribbons A big saving in -wide taffeta and satin ribbons of the best quality. All colors. Silk Hose See the splendid values we offer in silk hose at 25c and 50c. White black and colors. M. B. Mooney w,7"w , _. ...—n [ Local Happenings Told in i ^ Short Paragraphs ^ >!• J II NEWS AND PERSONAL TO OUR ITEMS LOCAL OF GENERAL INTEREST READERS. 1 MAY TO APRIL. Without your showers [ breed no (lowers: Each Held a barren waste appears, It you don't weep My bhssoms sleep — They take such pleasure In your tears. —[Philip Freeman, Shucks! LaGrange was easy. Thin coats for men at Boone's. Money to loan. Apply to A. H. Freeman. The newest things in ladies’ neck wear at Glover’s. Mr. Hugh North, of Hogansville, is in the city to-day. Newnan opened a three-game aeries in Rome yesterday. - » i ■ ■ — ■ Sims’ Sanitary Market pays the highest price for hides. Correct-fitting house dresses, 65c., $1, $1.25 and $1.50 at Boone's. Save your clothes by wearing a dus ter; $1.25 and $1.50 at Boone’s. You can wash a Warner’s corset, won’t rust. Boone sells them. It New shipment of ladies’ fancy dresses, $1.25 to $5, just received at Boone’s. We have a suit for your boy. Clean, nice, new goods. Boone’s. Scout style outdoor shoes for men, $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Boone's. “Ladies’ Day” baseball season tick ets on sale at all drug stores; price 50c. For auto hire see A. H. Boone, or 'phone 348 or 378. Service day or night. Desirable residence lot on Jackson street for sale. Apply to John R. Cates. We will sell 1,000 pairs of tennis ox fords this season. The price is 50c. Boone’s. Talladega and Rome play the “Cow- etas” next week. Follow the crowd to Lee Park. Three feature days at The Strand next week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The prettiest shirt waists we have ever shown, $1. Ask for them at Boone’s. A full line of sizes in white overalls. A good number, $1 pair, can be found at Boone’s. Ribbon Sale. — Monday, 17th inst., will be ribbon day at 26c. yard. Glover’s. Visit Glover’s hosiery department and save the trouble of shopping all over town. Keep Cool. — Palm Beach suits, the genuine article, well made, O. K., $6.50, at Boone’s. Time for new skirts. We sell the kind that don’t fade; 50c., $1 and $1.50. Boone’s. If you wish to secure a loan on your farm lands at 6 per cent, see T. G. Farmer, jr. New shipment of the famous silk poplin dresses, most all colors, price $5 at Boone’s. Born, on the 30th ult., tb Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dexter Smith, of Atlanta— a daughter. Wash Skirts. — White and colored wash skirts in a large variety, 98c. to $1.50 at Mooney's. Highest price paid for hides, green or dry, at Broadwater Bros.’ market, 17 E. Broad street. Mr. H. S. Carson and family have gone to Cornelia, Ga.. where they will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Boykin, of Car rollton, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nimmons. Middies. — The new piealed front mid dies, with patch pockets; all sizes; $1, can be found at Mooney’s. Mrs. J. H. Plunkett and Mrs, B. C. Kimbrough attended an all-day singing at Carrollton on Sunday last. Beginning next Monday, 17th inst., games will be called at the ball park at 4 p m. instead of 3.30 p. m. “Pride of the West” white lawns — the best we have sold—10c., 12ic., 15c. and 20c. at Boone’s. Wanted.—Five hundred frying size chickens at 25c. to 35c. each. Sims’ Sanitary Market. Loans.—Farm loans at 6 per cent, in terest. Commission extra. Hall & Jones, Attorneys. Men’s cotton washable suits, made to imitate Palm Beach. They look well, and will wear; $2.50 suit. Boone's. Cotton Gabardines. — A very satis factory fabric for wash skirts, 36 inches wide, 35c. yard. Glover’s. Checked Crepe. — A pretty colored dress goods of fine appearance, fiorat designs, 10c. Mooney's. Nets. — Nets for dresses. 72 inches wide, 50c., 60c. and $1 yard. Laces (o use with same, Glover's. Beautiful new white dresses $2.50 to $5. Better buy them ready-to-wear than try tp make them, Boone’s. Fine Batiste.—Extra fine sheer ba tiste for hot weather dresses, 30 inches wide, 11c. Mooney’s. “Paul Jones” Middies.— These are shown both in long and short sleeves. All colors and sizes, $1. Glover’s. Children's Drawers.—The best cam bric drawers yet sold at the price, 2 to 12 years, 10c. Mooney’s. The prettiest line of straw hats we ever carried, priced in keeping with our reputation. Boone's. Embroideries and Laces.—The larg est and most complete assortment we have ever shown. Glover’s. See our children’s fancy parasols at 25c., 35c., 50c. and 65c.; ladies’, 50c., 75c., $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Boone’s. Men. — Try Interwoven socks once and you will always want them;—25c. and 50c. pair. Glover’s. Crex Rugs. — A complete range of sizeB and patterns now on display. Prices the lowest. Glover’s. When you want a DUggy ceme to see us. We will save you money. M. G. & J. J. Keith. We sell pure paints and oils at a price you can afford. Johnson Hardware Co. Thirty correct styles of “Arrow” brand collars —the most popular collar made—can be found at Boone’s. For Rent. — Five-room house on Third street. Apply to G. E. Parks Insurance & Realty Co., 'phone 325. Val Laces —Thousands of yards of fine val and round-thread laces on bar gain tables at oe. and 6«. We always lead in Is'” 1 vo'u«s. Mon-ay's. Newnan, Rome and Talladega are tied for first place in the "G. A. L.,” including the games played yesterday. Judge T. E. Patterson and wife, of Griffin, spent Sunday in the city, the gueBts of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Barnett. Lace curtains and curtain nets in a pretty assortment. Brass extension curtain rods, 10c. and 15c. at Boone’s. Newnan trimmed the Rome team yesterday afternoon, both scientifically and satisfactorily. The score was 3 to 2. Brassieres. — Vfe are agents in New nan for the famous DeBevoise bras sieres. New models shown at 50c. Glover’s. Mr. Frank Lythgoe, of Newnan, spent Wednesday here with his moth er, Mrs. M. H. Lythgoe. — West Point News. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Dent, of New nan, are guestB of Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Ramey for the week.—Atlanta Consti tution. Heterro Cylk.— The silk-like fabric that washes. A pretty range of pat ternB, 36 inches wide, 25c. yard. Glover’s. “Unknown" Peas. — One hundred bushels “Unknown” peas for sale. Write or see J. R. Ingram, R. F. D. 2, Senoia, Ga. Novelties.— We are showing many new and beautiful novelties this sea son. If it’s new we have it. Glover’s. Special. — We have grouped our en tire stock of colored lawns, madras, voiles, organdies, batistes, etc., up to 19c. values, at 10c. yard. Glover’s. ■ ■ ■ - » • —- - One of Newnan’s largest clothing and hat deportments. Men's all-wool suits, the Big 4 line, $10, $12, $15 and $1S. None better at the price. Boone's. “New Way” suspenders won’t rust; they wash; they have copper springs in stead of rubber. Ask to see them. Boone’s. Sea Island Voile. —The service fabric for tub dresses; pretty stripes and checks; fadeless colors; 15c. Mooney’s. Miss Evelyn Carlton, of Newnan, was the guest of Mrs. Ralph Mc- Knight last Sunday. — Senoia Enter prise-Gazette. Wear Warner’s corsets and make your dresses by Pictorial Review pat terns and you will be dressed right. Boone sells both. Miss Anna Cuttino returned to her home in Newnan Wednesday, after a visit to Mr. D. L. Adams’ family.— West Point News. For Sale. — Splendid young horse, gentle and in fine condition; will work anywhere. Apply to Mrs. Ethel Wood, 60 Temple avenue. Ladies.—Vie have a complete assort ment of summer knit underwear, in cluding the popular “Teddy Bear” style, at 25c. anil 50c. Glover's. For Sale.— Good, gentle horse; ex cellent qualities, and sound in wind and limb. Have no use for animal is only reason for selling. J. L. Barge. ■ ♦ Nainsooks.— Vie are showing a full assortment of the genuine Japanese nainsooks at the same old prices, 20c. and 25c. yard. Glover's. For Rent.— The large building on E. Washington street, formerly occupied as a garage. ’Phone 325. G. E. Parks Insurance & Realty Co. Mr. Wade Dent, Western represen tative of the Royal Baking Powder Co., with headquarters at Dallas, Texas, is spending a few days with bis family here. Mr. Jesse R. Holt, of Montezuma, has been mingling with Nownan friends this week. He is looking well, and needless to say everybody is glad to see him. Mr. W. A. Steed, of NeWftah, is at Elder’s mill this Week putting that excellent wheat mill in good repair for the coming crop.-Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. Mr. Edward Pease, of Boston, Mass., a nephew of the late Dr. A. C. Pease, spent several days in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. Piercie Moore and Mr. H. H. North. On Friday, 21st inst., The Strand will present Bryant Washburn and Miss Edna Mayo in a 3-act Essanay drama entitled, “Frauds.” See us for paints and oils. We sell pure goods, guaranteed not to peel or crack. See us for prices. Johnson Hardware Co. Milch Cows For Sale. — Two fine young Jersey milch cows for sale. Write or see H. E. Carmichael, R. F. D. 6, Newnan, or ’phone 3402. There will be an all-day Sacred Harp Ringing at the court-house on the fifth Sunday in the present month. All lov ers of music are cordially invited. Latest styles in new belt and coat chains at Banta’s. Call in and see them. You will be pleased to find new designs, both in gold and gold plate. A. B. C. Silks.—The most satisfac tory silks we know of. All colurs; also black and white; 36 inches wide; 50c. yard. Glover’s. Initial belta are the newest things for boys and young men. You get your initials on the buckle for 76c.; if with vuit. 60c. Boone’s. For Rent.—Six newly-finished rooms, in 9-room house, at 51 W. Washington street. Electric lights, hot and cold water. Apply 'to J. C. Stripling, at Stripling Dry Goods Co.’s. Rome has been at the top in league standing since the opening of the season, not having lost a game—but she is due to lose a few before Newnan finishes with her this week. Mrs. Mike Powell went over to Bul- lochville Wednesday morning to be present at the annual meeting of the Fourth District Federation of Women’s Clubs, of which she is president. Mr. H. C. Sapp, the popular conduc tor on the Columbus division of the Central of Georgia railway, has brought his family to Newnan. They have taken apartments at 72 E. Broad street, and will make their home here. Mr. Wm. Cook, who lived near Senoia for several years, and father of Mr. T. W. Cook, died at his home near Meansville last Friday, after hav ing suffered for three days from appendicitis.— Senoia Enterprise-Ga zette. BASEBALL! Talladega VERSUS NEWNAN May 17, 18 and 19 ROME VERSUS NEWISIAN May 20, 21 and 22 A Real Estate Bargain.—Up-to-date cottage, six large rooms, across the street from Atkinson Grammar School. Choice neighborhood. See me at once for a bargain. C. B. Whitmire. • Underwear Checks. — We have re ceived the second thousand-yard case of the famous underwear checks this season. 36 inches wide, 10c. and 12ic. yard. Glover’s. Miss Dorothy Gardner-Cole and her guest. Miss Myrtle MacCleary, of Suf folk, Va., returned yesterday to New nan, after a visit to Miss Margaret Hamilton.—Rome Tribune-Herald, 12th inst. “Ladies’ Day” at The Strand next Tuesday. Five cents admission for ladies, who are invited to bring all their friends to see the little favorite, Norma Talmadge, in a Vitagraph special. Dr. C. C. Buchanan and his assist ant, Dr. Duke Lee, representatives of the State Board of Health, are spend ing awhile here in their efforts to eradicate the hookworm evil. — Meri wether Vindicator. vision of United Confederate Veterans, in announcing his staff officers for the Confederate reunion to be held at Rich mond, Va., the first week In June, names Capt. John B. Goodwyn, com mander of Coweta Camp, U. C. V., as assistant inspector general, with the tdnk of major. Mr. C. C. Pitts was called to Monte- vallo, Ala., the past week by the death of his brother, Mr. J. W. Pitts, which occurred on Friday afternoon last, following a long illnesB. Deceased was 64 years of age, and is survived by his wife and nine children. He was a native of Coweta, and his many friends throughout the county will learn of his death with deep regret. At a recent meeting of the City Board of Education of that town Prof. J. A. Pendergrast was re-elected superinten dent of the Talbotton public schools for an ither year. Prof. Pendergrast wbb for seven yeais principal of Atkinson Grammar School, Newnan, and his many friends here are pleased to know that he is so well appreciated as super intendent of the Talbotton schools. Some great pictures will be shown at the Strand Theatre next week. The management wishes especially to call attention to Monday’s feature, “The Second Commandment.” This is a Kalem picture, featuring Mrns Dorothy Bernard, one of the most famous stare on the legitimate stage to-day, who is supported by Guy Coombs and Anna WilBon. The drama is in three acts. Prof. Chas. Astin, Newnan’s gifted musical genius, has brought out an other song. It is entitled “Peace, Love and Home,” and bids fair to be come as popular as "Neutrality,” the song composed and published by Prof. Astin a few months age. Sunday night, near Woodbury, Tom Milien shot and killed It. H. Melton and S. W. Daniel, two well-known young farmers of Meriwether county. The dead men were married, and each is survived by a wife and several small children. The parties were drinking. Craphophones. — Please remember that I am agent for both the Vic tor and Columbia graphophones and victrolas, and records for both kinds. Be sure to buy your needles from me; I have all kinds at only 5 cents per hun dred. H. S. Banta. In recognition of his faithful ser vices as pastor of the Lutheran churches at Senoia and Haralson, Rev. J. B. Harman has been granted a thirty days’ vacation by his people; therefore, there will be no preaching services at these churches during the month of May. —Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. Wednesday Mr. D. 1. Daniel re ceived a small shipment of 100 bushels of corn, which is said to be the firet shipped to this market this season. In past years corn has been coming in car-load lots at frequent intervals. If present pTospects are fulfilled ship ments of corn to this town will be rare in the future. —Hogansville News. An old-fashioned walking cane, with a buckhorn head, was lost by Mr. C. A. Bolton in Newnan a few weeks ago. The cane waB a gift from President Monroe to Mr. Bolton’s grandfather nearly one hundred years ago, and a much prized heirloom in the family. Mr. Bolton will appreciate any infor mation that may lead to the recovery of the cane. Major-General Joe. W. Preston, of Maeeu, sonmaruler of the Georgia dt- Player Piano at a Bargain. —I have for disposal a splendid player piano, which I will sell at a bargain. The manufacturers have offered to give in exchange for the instrument two f iianos, but to save return charges I will et it go at factory cost. Can be used with equal satisfaction as an ordinary piano. The instrument can be seen at Odom's drug store. Anyone interested will please communicate with me at once. Chas. ABtin. Hon. P. A. Methvin, State Food In spector, was in the city Tuesday on official business. Amendments to the Pure Food and Drug law by the last Legislature has greatly extended the scope of this important branch of the public service, rendering the law more effective in many particulars, and Mr. Methvin is making a tour of the State to see that it is properly enforced. He is a capable official, who takes his du ties seriously and does his work thoroughly. Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against the Hanson Hardware and Furniture Co., of LaGrange, were filed before U. S. Commissioner Nathan Brown yesterday, brought by creditors of the firm involved. The petition re cites that the Hanson Hardware and Furniture Co., through its officers, has admitted insolvency, and that the petitioners have provable claims of $1,612.18, with other debts against the firm, bringing the total to $9,109.14. The petition was referred to the ref eree for adjudication.—Columbus En quirer-Sun, 11th inBt, The hoard of trustees, at a meeting held several days ago, re-elected Prof. A. M. Proctor as superintendent of the Mount Olive graded schools, and The Tribune is glad to learn that he has formally accepted and will remain in charge of our schools for another year. Prof. Proctor is one of the State’s most capable school men, and Mount Olive is to be congratulated that he can be retained as head of our schools. Under his leadership the school hero has gone steadily forward, and its future was never quite so bright.— Mount Olive (N. C.) Tribune. The Herald had a pleasant call Wed nesday afternoon from Mr. Leland M. Henderson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Columbus. He was returning from Chattanooga, where he appeared before the directors of the Dixie Highway Association and urged the claims of this section of the State bb offering the shortest and most feasible route from Chattanooga via Atlanta to Tallahassee, Fla., the proposed route to pass through Camp bell, Coweta, Troup, Harris, Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Lee, Dougherty, and on to Florida. Mr. Henderson is a live wire, and made a strong showing for the route outlined above. You cannot be disappointed in Paris ian Sage, the delightful and refreshing hair dressing sold by John R. Cates Drug Co. It takes away the dryness, removes all dandruff, makes the hair appear twice as abundant, soft and lustrous. STANDING OF CLUBS Georgia-Alabama League W. L. Pet. NEWNAN 5 1 833 Rome 5 1 833 Talladega 5 1 333 LaGrange I 4 200 Anniston 1 5 167 Griffin 1 • 143 iCorrestvd to May 14.J [IGGTTT'S [MUTES The highest ideal of fastidious lovers of rich, satisfying confec tions is realized in Cfteco&zi&4 The craving for more lingers — because their irresistable charm of flavor is not easily forgotten. That's why they are '' the sweetest story evef told.” Regular assortment, in halves, ones and twos, pound 80c Fruit Cordials, in halves, ones and twos, pound $L Assorted Nuts, iti halves and pounds. $1 Ask for a Souvenir Menu, giving you the contents of all the Liggett candy assort ments. We are exclusive agents for Liggett’s Chocolates. 'Phone]!51 John R,] Cates] Drug Co, The ¥ the*aJUL Storm FATHERS and MOTHERS Should be proud o( their children when they graduate from the New nan High School, and should give hem on this occasion some suit able remembrance. A fine watch would be carried and treasured al ways. A handsome lavaliere, brace let or brooch--something the daughter could always keep - would be appropriate. Think this over and come to see H. S. BANTA "The Newnan Jeweler" Corn Season! Stop the growth of your corns oe- fore they become like mountains and give you excruciating pain. Use Nyal's Corn Cure A simple, easy-to-use corn remedy that works like a charm. No soil ing of linen—no bandages—no plaster. Per bottle— Other Helps Blue Jay Corn Blaster, 15c, 25c. Kohler’s One Night Corn Salve,,25c. Hanson’s Acorn Corn Salve, 10c. Georges’ Corn Pads, 10c, 25c. Munay Drug and Bool Co, Sporting Goods Stationery Good Soda Fine Cigars Huyler’s Candy ’PHONE US- 18