The Newnan herald. (Newnan, Ga.) 1915-1947, May 21, 1915, Image 2

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NEWNAN HERALD NEWNAN, FRIDAY, MAY 21 I.AIldFST Ol'AKA NTFKI) COIN I H\ OIH» TI.A 1 ION IN rot'KTII < DISTKUT. Official Organ of Coweta County. Ju E. Brown. Ellis M. Csrpsntnr. BROWN & CARPENTER, CDITOM AND rUBUIMIKIW. L. P. WINTER. Contributing Editor. THE NOTE TO GERMANY. Possibly no paper that ever emanated from the State Department at Washing ton received more general and gener ous approval than the note of President Wilson to the German Government touching the sinking of the "Lusi tania." The United States could not ask lesH than is demanded by this note. Only jingoes and anti-Wilson partisans could ask more. At the same time, the tone of the note is thoroughly dignified, al together conciliatory, ami its terms are in accordance with the highest stand ards of diplomat ic speech. No gentle man, having a grievance against an other gentleman, could approach the party with more courtesy than the United States has approached tier many. The protest and demands of the note arc reasonable and just. The protest is against the submarine warfare car ried on by Germany against the com merce of the allies. It is based upon the highest dictates of humanity and the most equitable provisions of inter national law. There is real chivalry in the reminder to Germany that that nation has always been noted for its humanity, and the appeal is made to it on this basis. Some have sneered at this part of tho note, and the facts may be a bit strained to warrant it; but cour tesy between nations is not supposed to be on the stand and under oath to "tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. ” The demands are twofold: First, that Germany shall make proper re paration for damage done to American vessels and American citizens; second, that our rights as a neutral nation Bhall be respected in the future. The words in the lust paragraph, while not in tho nature of a threat, carry a firm ami altogether justifiable intimation to Germany that this coun try will not hesitate to use its best efforts to protect tho rights of Amer icans who sail upon the high seas, not only under the American Hag, hut in the ships of belligerents other than ships of war. In the matter of torpedoing tile com mercial vessels of belligerents, the note carries only it protest; in the mutter of attacks upon American shipping and upon tho vessels of belligerents that may have on board American passen gers, the demand fora due regard for their rights is firm and unmistakable. While the note denies the right of Germany to sink the ships of bellig erents without due warning it does not go to the extent of threatening vio lence in case this position is disregard ed by Germany. The note does not pledge the United States to protect the commercial rights of tho allies under international luws and customs against the illcgul and unjustifiable acts of German submarines. America does not undertake to put a stop to the murderous and pirate-like work of the German submarines; we only undertake to protect our rights as a neutral. Germany will not likely consent to give up its deadly torpedoing, but we mny reasonably expect that her sub marines will not be bo ready in the fu ture to sink passenger ships sailing over the ocean. RAILROADS AND CHARITY. The amount of benevolent work done by the rnilronds of this country is a matter about which there is really very little Information nmong the people— and, worse still, very little appreciation. Your cheap politician, who li -s no other issue upon which he can ride into office, begins to abuse the railroads and other corporations; ami, unfortunately, he usually finds a ready hearing among the masses. The average man is always looking out for something or somebody ts abuse, and the most convenient thing he can find and the least dangerous —is impersonal companies ami corpora tions. A strange preacher went to a town— so goes the story—and was cautioned by some of the brethren against preach ing so as not to offend first one class and then another. Finally, greatly perplexed, he said, "Whom must 1 preach against?” "Why, preach aguinst the Jews." answered the brethren; "they haven’t got a friend in town." One would think sometimes that the railroads were in much the same plight in this country. The benevolences of railroads are done with strict conformity to the scriptural injunction, "Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth.” The case mentioned in our items from Grantville, which the man agenientsof the Central of Georgia and the Atlanta and West Point roads ne ver dreamed would come to the know ledge of the public, is a case in point. And it is not an isolated case. Every day these roads, and other roads, are performing similar acts of charity, and doing them without sounding even their whist Us to call attention to their bene factions. Uutler Herald: "The friends of this paper will please hand us news items while they are fresh. We prefer not to publish a birth after the child is weaned, a marriage after the honey moon is over, or the death of a rAan af ter his widow has married again.” liuena Vista Patriot: "One long- faced, hollow-eyed, whining kicker can do more to keep away business and capital from Buena Vista than all drouths, short crops, boll weevil and cyclones combined." Communicated. Andersonville Prison. Capt. Henry Wirz was commander of the prison. He was spare-made, with dark complexion, black hair, and very black eyes. He was reported to have been a practicing physician in Missis sippi at the outbreak of the war. He raised a company and joined the Con federate army. Was wounded, and on this account was placed in charge of the prisoners at Andersonville. He had a wife and two daughters. His chil dren, like himself, were dark, with very durk hair ami eyes. They were nice little girls, aged 10 and 12. His wife was, I suppose, a Missi-sinpian. Wirz was not an American. He had the brogue of a Dutchman, but the make up of a Swiss. I believe he was kind to his family, ami although hung by authority of the U. S. Government for cruelty to the prisoners, I never saw him strike or abuse any of than}. Pas sion and prejudice, 1 think, had more to do with his execution than duty or justice. After his death his wife and daughters went back to Mississippi, where the former and one of the daughters died of grief, it is said. The other daughter married, and wi.s living in her native State a few years ago. Tho soldiers were under command of Gen. John H. Winder, though if he was ever at the prison I don’t remember seeing him. The prison puard numbered about 3,000. Our lirst immediate com mander was Col. Persons. Then we had a Colonel from Louisiana, named Farno, 1 think. Other officers in com mand at intervals were Col. Jas. H. Fannin, who was commander of the First regiment; —was senior officer af ter tho generals, and in the absence of the regular commander he was in charge of the soldiers. Col. Fannin was a line old man, kind to both sol diers and prisoners. Although the of ficers in charge of the guard had no special command over the prisoners. Several cannon were placed on a small hill below the prison. There were two departments for hospital service some distance apart—the smallpox hos pital and the general hospital. Dr. An drew Hindsman, of Lutherville, Meri wether county, was in charge of the smallpox patients for whites, but I don’t remember who was in charge of the general hospital. We had plenty of room for the sick, nurses to wait on them and take care of their bunks, but we had little medicine, as this was declared contraband by the Federal Government. The Confederacy had but little of any kind, and could not possi bly furnish it. I have given a meager description of the prison and main surroundings. In my next I will try and tell something of prison life and its hardships. Grantville, May 17th J. H. M. LONE OAK. The critic (and that means some peo ple) may sneeringly condemn as "long drawn out’’ anv further allusion to the commencement exercises of Lone Oak High School, which, but for forced postponements from weather con ditions, would have been concluded on Tuesday evening last. Wednesday evening the programme arranged for Friday evening of the previous week was carried out. Recitations, dia logues and drills by the younger chil dren, with an amusing play by a num ber of eighth grade pupils, varied most pleasantly with music by members of Mrs. W. R. Sewell’s class, furnished an entertainment that was fully ap preciated by the large audience pres ent. A beautiful feature in closing the evening’B performance was a panto mime presentation of "The Lotos Eat ers," liy nine young ladies of the high school department. Continued fine weather favored the assembling of a ciowded house to enjoy the graduating exercises and the anticipated literury address by Col. W. G. Post, of Newnan. The Newnan party, including Col. and Mrs. Post, Miss Gertie Post and Mr. H. S. Bantu, wore entertained for sup per in the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. B. K Wise. With the opening of the exercises the stage of the audi torium presented an attractive scene. Besides the trustees and the faculty, the "sweet girl graduates" and the tine looking toys who shared their honors, Rev. C. li. Branch ami Hon. W. G. Post were conspicuous figures. Follow ing the invocation by the minister, the salutatory address was read by Mr. Thomas Howard Turner. The class history was given by Miss Annie Ruth Wise. Mr. Robert Marvin Lee, in a fine historical selection, acted as class orator. The class prophecy was pre sented by Miss Mary Lizzie Sewel,, while to Miss Lucy Lee Clvatthad been assigned the post of valedictorian. In each of these parts appreciation of its performance was expressed in the ready applause that followed and in the elegant bouquets sent up by admiring friends. Pink and green were the class colors—fragrant roses and lovely carnations with ferns were used in profusion. After another beautiful musical selection Judge J. L. Prickett, chairman of the board of education, I came forward and in a facetious little I address introduced the orator of the evening, Col W. G. Post, of Newnan. It would be impossible, within the bn -f , limits of this communication, to ade quately convey the impression left on I ms audience by the chaste and edifying oration with which we were favored. 1 It was a pleasure to know that the ! speaker's wife, his father. Hon W. A. Post, and sister. Miss Gertie Post, of Grantville, were present, and shared in the sincere congratulations elicited by the address. The exercises closed with a "Goodbye" song by the mem bers of the graduating class, ending a series of entertainments which made rare enjoyment for many interested friends, and reflecting credit on the trustees and faculty of Line Oak High School. May the young graduates ever live up to the fine suggestion of their class motto: "Not at the top, but climb- WHY YOU ARE NERVOUS « The nervous system is the alarm system of tile human body. In perfect health we hardly realize that ■we have a network of nerves, but when health is ebbing, when strength is declin ing, the same nervous system gives the alarm in headaches, tiredness, dreamful sleep, irritability and unless corrected, leads straight to a breakdown. To correct nervousness, Scott’s Emul sion is exactly what you should take; its rich nutriment gets into the blood and rich blood feeds the tiny nerve-cells while the whole system responds to its refresh ing tonic force. It is free from alcohol. Scott & Ilowuc, Bloomfield, N. J. ing." Friday evening the graduating class, with a number of other young people of Lone Oak and Grantville, were prettily entertained by Miss Margaret Herring in hpr commndio s and tasteful [dace of business in Grant ville. Popular games and music on the victrol'a contributed to amuse, while delicious refreshments enhanced the social enjoyment of the occasion. Miss Lillian L. Bond, the faithf'l and popular teacher of the primaries in our Bchool for the past session, left Monday for her home in Royston. Her gentle virtues, combined with a high sense of honor and duty, secured her the love and respect of those who Know her best. Prof. Geo. Hunt, we understand, has elected to remain for some time under the shades of quiet Lone Oak, where he has made many friends. May 19th. Possibly smacking the lips may be vulgar—but, of course, it depends on whose lips you smack. How's This ? Wo offer Ono Hundred Dollars Rowan! for any cbbq of catarrh that cannot bo rurorl by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio. We. the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and finan- ciallysible to curry out any obi (Ration 8 made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. Toledo, Ohio. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally. aetinR directly upon the bl«*xi and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druRRiata. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. New Advertisements. STATEMENT Of the ownership, mnnsRement. etc., of The New- Herald, published weekly at Newnan. Ga., re quired by Act of Aur. 24, 1912- Editor. Jas. E. Brown; business manaRer, E. M' Carpenter; lessees and publishers. Brown & Car penter; stockholders and owners, H. C. Arnall. sr.. HuRh Buchanan estate, A. D. Freeman. R. W. Freeman. F. L. Stevens. I. N. Orr, sr., J. S. Gibson, Mrs. E. J. Turner, Miss Helen LonR, Mrs. Plercle Moore, W. H. Gearreld estate, S. W. Mur ray estate. W. B. Orr, T. B. Davis. G. E. Parks. D. W. Boone. W. C. Wright, all of Newnan, (la.; Mrs. Dora S. KelloRR. Mrs. R. M. Gann. Atlanta. Ga.; T. Stacy Capers. SHvannnh, Ga. Known bondholders, mortgagees. and other se curity-holders, holdinR 1 per cent, or more of to tal amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securi ties; None. E. M. CARPENTER. Business ManaRer. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2uth day of May, 1915. W. B. PARKS. Notary Public. Coweta county. Ga. W Graduation Gifts of every kind and char acter — every price and purpoee. Look our stock over for suggestions. For instance, see Self-Filling Fountain Pen NON-LEA KABLE the original self-filler that fills and deans itself in 4 seconds. What could be more useful or welcome as a Graduation Gift? JOHN R. CATES DRUG CO., New nan, Ga. Petition for Order to Sell for Re-in vestment. i GEORGIA—Polk County: j After four weeks' notice by publication, pursu ant to Sccdon 3065 of the Code of the State of ' Georgia of 1910, a petition, of which a true and correct copy is subjoined and follows and made a part of this notice, will be presented to the Hon orable A. L. Bartlett. Judge of the Superior Court of tiie Tallapoosa Circuit, at the court house in the city of Dallas, in the county of Paulding, said State, on th** 15th dav of June. 1915. at 10 o'clock a. m. This May 14. 1915. R, H. GILBERT. Guardian for Mrs. Fiorlne Dickey. GEORGIA—Pot.k County: To the Honorable A. L Bartlett, Judge of the Superior Court of said county; The petition of R. H. Gilbert respectfully shows- I. That he is the duly and U gaily appointed and constituted guardian of Mrs. Florine Dickey, hav ing been appointed such guardian by the Court of Ordinary o: said Polk county. That the said Mr* Fiorlne Dickey is 1$ years of age. and i*a married woman. J. That the said Mrs. Florine Dickey owns an undivided one-seventh interest in and to the fol lowing property, to-wit: Sixteen shares of the capital stock of Farmers A. Merchants Bank of Senout. Georgia, of the par or face value of fifty dollars each, and evidenced by certificate No. 20 for two shares. No. 150 for two shares, ard No. 161 for twelve shores, all in the name of Mrs. Georgia Peek. Also, lot of lard No. 196 in the i First land district of said Coweta county. Georgia. | containing two hundred two and one-half acres, I more or less and ail of 'ot of land No Is V in said First land dis rict of Cowt-ta county. Georgia, ex cept fifry acre* out of the northwest corner of said lot. and which said two tracts adjoin and form one body, which is bounded on the north by Mrs. H L. Coats and J. B. Hunter. o r the *-ast by Bowers and Morgan, on the south by M. S. Morgan and Lee Hand, and on the west by Mis. Willie Lawshe Also, two town lots in the city of S*»noio. in said county of Coweta and State of Georgia, known as lots Nos. J and 4. in section 9. and on [REE!. A Big 25c L-V Dust Goth Treated With LIQUID VENEER This Coupon ontltloo you to o 26o L-V Dust Cloth absolutely Proa with a purohssa of a BOo bottlo of Liquid Vonoor provided this ooupon to filled In with your none and addraaa and la pra- aantod Stour atora Friday May 28 > otherwise tho ooupon lovold. A WONDER WORKER before washing becomes necessary, one operation. Be sure to get one. Name Address. It also disinfects, dusts and polishes all in DUST UP We have a large assortment of Furniture polishes. “Brighten up” and keep your furniture looking clean and new. Furniture polish is worth as much to your furniture, and floor oil to your floors, as paint is to your home. And the cost is so small that it can hardly be figured. Liquid Veneer, 25c and 50c. L-V Dust Cloth free with coupon on 50c size. Val Dona Furniture Polish, 25c. DeVoe Polishing Oil, 15c, 25c, 50c and $1. Golden Star Protection Polish and Cleaner, 25c, 50c. Best Floor Oil, 30c quart, #1 gallon. Full line of Paints, Varnishes, Varnish Stains, and Brushes. Dahl’s Cut Flowers Norris’ Candy J. F. Lee Drug Co. Prompt Delivery TWO ’PHONES 00 Efficient Service Eat Jersey Queen ICE CREAM The Best Made Sold at all popular drug stores. We are making a standard grade of ice cream, sherbets and assorted fancy brick cream. Our specialty is making ice cream and sherbets for ban quets, entertainments and parties. v Manufactured by THE NEWNAN ICE CREAM CO. ’Phone 297 each of which said lot* is a dwelling, ahd one of said houses and lots being the one where Mrs. G. A. Peek resided at the time of her death, and fronts south on Main street and runs back to depot of A.. B. & A. Rai'road Co., and known former ly as the North place.—the other of said houses and lots fronts east on street crossing said Main street, and running to the Methodist church. 4. Your petitionor shows that the gross income from the said interest of his said ward in all of said above described property does not exceed one hundred dollars per annum. That the expense of keeping said property, in the way of repair* and keeping up the sxg?e. amounts, so far as said in terest of your petitioner's said ward is concerned, to at least ten dollars per annum, and the taxes on the said interear of your petitioner s said ward amounts to between seven and eight dollars per annum, so that the net income and profit from the said interest is annually a little over eighty dol lars. 5. Yoiir petitioner shows that he deaires to sell for re-investment, at private sale, the said inter est of his said wan! in the said property hereinbe fore described in paragraph 3 of this petition, for the reason that your petitioner and hia ‘aid ward reside in the said county of Polk, and about 90 miles distant from said property, and it is incon venient and expensive for your petitioner to look after the interest of his aaid ward in said proper ty; and. besides, the said interest of your peti tioner’s said ward in said property being only an undivided one-seventh thereof, it is not desirable to own the same with so many tenants in common, and he is unable for these reasons to handle same in a satisfactory manner: and. besides, a large part of said property being farm lands, the income thereon is greatly reduced on account of the pre vailing low price of cotton. 6. Your petitioner desires to invest the proceeds of the sale of his said ward’s interest in said prop erty in a certain tract of land in the town or village I of Aragon, in said county of Polk, and adjacent to ‘ the right-of-way of the Southern Railway Co., and more fully described as follows; Beginning at a , point on Waddell street, at the intersection of land lot lines Nos. 410 and 411. in the Twenty-first i dis'rict and third section of Polk county. Georgia, and running south along said line 333 yards, thence west 206 yards to Southern Railway Co., i thence north 245 yards to the John Arnold place, ! thence east 98 yards, thence north 98 yards to | Waddell street, thence east 122 yards to starting point, and containing twelve acres, more or less, and which is well improved, having a dwelling- house. a store-house and other buildings thereon. : 7. Your petitioner desires to invest in said last | described property so as to provide a home for his 1 said ward. 8. Your petitioner further shows that he has published, once a week for four weeks in the Ce- dartown Standard, a newspaper published in the city of Cedar town, i.i aaid Polk county, in which the county advertisements are usually published. and also once a week for four weeks in The New nan Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Newnan, in Coweta county, in which the county aivertisements are published, a notice of his in tention to apply for an order to sell and reinvest as herein prayed for; and that your petitioner has caused a copy of said petition to be served, personally, upon his said ward and El T. Peek, the maternal grandfather of said w*aro, and Mrs. Bessie Harris, an aunt of said warn, have each acknowledged service of said peti tion and waived a copy thereof, all more than ten days prior to the making and hearing of this application. That said grandfather and aunt are two of the next of kin of said ward. Wherefore, Your petitioner prays that an or der be granted him to sell the aaid interest «f nis said ward, described in paragraph 3 of this pen* tion, at private sale, for re-investment of the pro ceeds in the said property dtscribed in paragrapn 6 of this petition. WILLIAM JANES. Petitioner’s Attorney. GEORGIA—Polk County: In person appeared before tho undersigned au thority R. H. Gilbert, who on oath says that tne above and foregoing application and the state ments and allegations therein are true. R. H. GILBERT. Subscribed to ,nd sworn to before me thiB 111° day of Msy. 1916. C. C. BUNN. JB- N. P. Polk county. Ga.