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!W. B. Mooney New Shirt Waists— The prettiest lingerie waists of the season reached us this week. Voile, rice cloth, organ die, etc. Handsomely trimmed with FINE laces. All one price, $1 White Skirts— New shipment of late styles belted skirts, in gabardine, P. K., rati ne, etc.,— $1 to 81.98 Colored Wash Skirts— Pretty assortment * of of new colored wash skirts in black and white, Palm Beach, and dark stripes, 98c to 81.25 Fine Mat Laces— Big lot of extra fine French val laces, 1 to 2 inches wide; values, 10c to 20c; special. 6c Boys’ Wash Suits— New style “Oliver Twist” suits for boys, 2\ to 8 years, 69c, 81 Boys’ coat and pants suits, fadeless colors, at 81-25 Gauze Lisle Hose- Extra fine gauze hose, with linen heel and toe, double sole, splendid wearers, white and black, 2 pairs for..25c Silk Hose— Black and white silk boot hose, with strong reinforced heel and toe. Will wear well, at 25c Children’s Socks— Large assortment socks for the kids, in fancy tops; also, white and black 15c and 25c Towels— A splendid table Mon day of extra values in huck and Turkish tow els, values up to 20c. All priced at 10c Corsets— Full new stock of C-B corsets in models for all figures 81 to 83 M. B. Mooney ^ll^ 1 Money to Freeman. That Talladega aB it looks. The new things in men's felt and straw hats at Boone’s. Sims’ Sanitary Market highest price for hides. Born, on the 12th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Farmer—a son. Wanted.—A good second-hand ceiling fan. Boone-Capers Co. See our ad. on the front page of this issue. Boone’s, 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. Palm Beach hats for ladies, suitable for motoring and outings, 50c. Boone's. Local Happening's Told in ^ SHort Paragraphs >** >!• & NEWS AND PERSONAL TO OUR ITEMS LOCAL OF GENERAL READERS. INTEREST loan. Apply to A. H. bunch isn't as easy pays the Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Haynie had ns guests on Sunday last Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, Mr. J. T. Jones and MiBs Leita Jones, of Bremen. Messrs. Wm. Dayton and Ralph Dunbar, of Thomuston, came up Sat urday and spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dunbar. Latest stvles in new belt and coat chains at Hants's. Call in and see them. You will be pleased to lind new designs, both in gold and gold plate. For Rent.— Two large upstairs office rooms. Will fix up to suit tenant. Ap ply to Z. P. Barron, manager of Mc Clure Ten Cent Store, Newnan, Ga. 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. If you wish to secure a loan on your farm lands at 6 per cent, see T. G. Farmer, jr. Automobile Ajax tires guaranteed 5,000 miles in writing. Prices right. Boone’s. Mr. W. E. Prather, of Newnan, spent Sunday afternoon in West Point.—West Point News. For Sale. — Three mules and one horse. Apply to 1. N. Orr Co., Grocery Department. Scout style shoes for men —the shoe for outdoor wear—now $1.50, $2 and $2.50 at Boone’s. Mr. R. C. Ward is again able to be but, though quite feeble. — Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. When you want a buggy come to see us. We will save you money. M. G. & J. J. Keith. Highest price paid for hides, green or dry, at Broadwater Bros.’ market, 17 E. Broad street. New shipment of Rah-Rah hats for boys and girls, 2 to 6 years of age, just received at Boone’s. Rooms For Rent. —Four nice upstairs rooms, with hall and porch, 12 College street. Water and lights. Very reason able. A. Jay Billings. For Rent.— The large building on E. Washington street, formerly occupied as a garage. 'Phone 325. G. E. Parks Insurance & Realty Co. The Newnan Civic League will meet next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, in the Library assembly-room. A full attendance of the membership is urged. Stock dealers report that not more than half as many mules have been sold in Newnan up to date as were sold in any recent year for the same period. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Wadsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bowen, of Newnan, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mills. —Barnesville News-Gazette. night at her home on E. Broad street. Her remains were carried aaturduy to Lithonia, where the funeral and inter ment took place Sunday. She is sur vived by her husband. The Herald is requested to announce that there will he a picnic at Edge worth’s ferry, 5 miles southwest of Whitesburg, to-morrow, (Saturday.) Everybody invited to take their friends and sweethearts and enjoy the day. Don’t forget to carry baskets. Rev. J. E. Hannah has gone to New port News, Va., to attend the annual meeting of the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly, which convened in that city yesterday. Owing to his ab sence there will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Graphophones. — Please remember that 1 am agent for both the Vic tor and Columbia graphophoncs and ictrolas, 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. Messrs. F. W. Stripling and J. C. Stripling spent three days in St. Louis this week attending a big dry goods sale. They returned this morning, bringing with them invoices for sever al thousand dollars’ worth of bargains picked up for Stripling Dry Goods Co. Miss Emily Arnall, one of our popu lar young ladies who is attending Cox College, has the leading part in a Greek play to be given at the college auditorium Friday evening. The play is under the direction of Mrs. Curtis Arnall North.-Senoia Enterprise-Ga zette. Mr. and Mtb. R. J. Atkinson will leave Monday for a trip to the great exposition at San Francisco. They will go through the Canadian Rockies and up as far as Alaska before their return home. They will be absent about seven weeks.-Meriwether Vin dicator. A bevy of pretty college girls as sembled Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Warren Woodward, in Vineville, where she was hostess at a 6 o’clock tea for Miss Annie Lou Har dy, of Senoia, who is a former grad uate of WeBleyan College. — Macon Telegraph. Mr. Robert Mann and siBter, Miss AuguBta, accompanied by a party of friends from Newnan, spent Sunday afternoon with Misses Sims.—Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. Mr. and MrB. C. E. Summer an nounce the engagement of their daugh ter, Nannie Lucile, to Mr. Luther Cal vin Moore, the wedding to take place in June. No cards. We sell pure paints and oils at a price you can afford. Johnson Hardware Co. For Rent. — Five-room house at 30 Jefferson street. Water and lights. Apply to C. D. Crane. Wanted.—Five hundred frying size chickens at 25c. to 35c. each. Sims’ Sanitary Market. Over 88,000 Maxwells of the 1915 type have been sold. Coweta Auto Sales Co. Mrs. Josiah Garr Sims, of Hogans- ville, announces the engagement of her daughter, Lucy Lurline, to Mr. JameB Loy Williams, of Newnan, the wedding to take place in June. Mr. and Mrs. Bigby Parrott and baby, of Atlanta, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Orr. You don’t know the pleasure you are missing if you don’t own a car. Coweta Auti Sales Co. Mrs. H. L. Camp is in Atlanta again this week for medical treatment.— Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. Loans.—Farm loans at 6 per cent, in terest. Commission extra. Hall & Jones,.Attorneys. The Romans have invaded the hunt ing-grounds of the "Cowetas,” and are said to be looking for scalps. Peas For Safe.—Speckled, Clay, and mixed. Any quantity. Low prices. Farley Bros., Opelika, Ala. The trustees of Haralson school have re-elected Misses Mae and Lucy Ellis as teachers for another year. For Rent. — Five-room house on Third street. Apply to G. E. Parks Insurance & Realty Co., ’phone 325. We have your size in auto dusters, $1.25 to $1.50. Worth the cost to make one long trip. Boone's. 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. Wanted. — A good second-hand Ford touring car, 1913 or 1914 model. Must be cheap and in good order. State what you have and best spot cash price. Ad dress, “Auto,” Box 476, Newnan, Ga. Mr. O. Z. Crook caught a turtle this morning which weighed 37 pounds. Mr. Crook was walking around his farm, when he found the turtle out foraging on his crops.—Senoia Enterprise-Ga zette. Past Grand Chancellor T. M. Good- rum has been in Savannah this week attending the Grand Lodge, K. of P. and enjoying the-festivities incident to May Week, which is an annual event in that city. Coming to The Halcyon, "Under the Crescent,” the Princess Hassan series of plays by Ola Humphrey, the Ameri can lady that escaped from the Egyp tian harem. Don’t miss one of them. Watch for date. Mr. Guy Garrard, formerly of this city, has been made general manager of the Hamburger Cotton Mills, at Columbus. The mills have 10,000 spindles, which will soon be increased to 18,000, it is reported. The Maxwell car will bring un dreamed of pleasures. We have one to deliver now. Coweta Auto Sales Co. For Sale. — McCormick binder; practically new. A bargain for quick sale. H. A. Hall. Messrs. Hart Odom and Thomas Mc- Makin, of Newnan, were in Green ville last week.—Meriwether Vindica tor. Dr. S. B. Cousins, the pastor, will preach at White Oak Grove Baptist church on the fifth Sunday in the pres ent month. “Unknown” Peas. — One hundred bushels “Unknown” peas for sale. Write or see J. R. Ingram, R. F. D. 2, Senoia, Ga. For Sale.—Several ch< ap and medium priced milch cows. ’Phone W. O. Da vis 2002, or write W. B. Mitcham, R. F. D. 1, Newnan. For Sale. — Splendid young horse, gentle and in fine condition; will work anywhere. Apply to Mrs. Ethel Wood, 60 Temple avenue. Farmers from all parts of the coun try report good stands of cotton since the recent rains, and chopping is now actively under way. See us for paints and oils. We sell pure goods, guaranteed not to peel or crack. See us for prices. J )h--i-n H-rdwor* Co. The Halcyon has its ubusI excellent irogrumme for the coming week. Those we mention are some of the head-liners, viz: Harry Myers and Rosemary Thehy on Monday; “Money" on Thursday; Cleo Madison Wednesday in a triumph of dramatic art, "The Dnncer;” Billie Ritchie, the funniest man in the world, who has the r pu- tation of making more people smile than any other man, will be here Thursday. A 2 reel comedy scream Friday; also the beautiful Doris Pawn and handsome Sydney Ayers. Every day a good one, but tno next day it is better, so don't miss them. • The Herald notes with deep regret the death of Mrs. Minnie Britt, well known und widely esteemed in tho community, which occurred lute Mon day afternoon. She underwent an operation Saturday afternoon, and never recovered from the shock. De ceased was the sister of Miss Sallie Hammond, with whom she had made her home for several years past. She is survived also by two children, Mrs. F. E. Menendez und Mr. Pier e Britt, both of Tampa, Fla. The funeral took since Wednesday afternoon at 2o’clock, 'rom the First Baptist church, services being conducted by her pastor, Rev. E. W. Stone. The interment was at Oak Hill. One of the most artistic muBic recitals given at Cox College this year was that of Miss Charline Sasser last Saturday evening. She was assisted by Miss Edna Walters, reader.—Se noia Enterprise-Gazette. The Halcyon entertained the children Wednesday, and then some. They all seemed to be at home, and their hearty laughs could be heard a block away Some five or six hundred enjoyed the splendid pictures selected for them. Rev. N. B. Mathis will begin a series of meetings at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening, May 30. He will be ably assisted by Rev. J. B. Ficklin, pastor of the Inman Park Presbyterian church. — Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. Mrs. William Frederick Gay an nounces the engagement of her daugh ter, Frances Elizabeth, and Dr. Joseph Eugene Mercer, of Baxley, Ga., the wedding to take place June 30 at the home of the bride’s mother in Turin. Lost. — Thursday, on the streets of Newnan, a medium size open-face gold watch. Attached to the watch was a leather fob with a small metal shield bearing the initials “R. J. R. S. Co.” Finder will pleaBe notify T. G. Far mer. While fishing at a deep water-hole near Raymond on Saturday last Rob ert, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maynard, of that place, fell into the hole and was drowned. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lark May nard, of this city. Mr. I. N. Orr, jr., sent to The Her ald office on Saturday last the first home-raised snap beans of the season. There were but two of ’em, and neither was more than an inch and a quarter from tip to tip—but they were sure enough beans. After a long and painful illness Mrs. R. P. Wilson passed away Friday It is a source of pleasure to the many friends of Mr. Harry L. Hardy to learn that as representative of the Tech nological School in the intercollegiate prohibition contest at Macon a few days since he won the first prize, $51) in gold. This allows him the honor of representing the State at Knoxville, Tenn., in July.—Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. All trains on the Atlanta and West Point road are now operated by tele phone instead of by telegraph, as here tofore, the road having just completed its telephone line from Atlanta to West Point. Each train crew is supplied with a portable 'phone, which can be con nected with the line at any point on the road in case of accident or mishap of any character. At The Halcyon on Thursday, May 27, “Money,” plenty of it. But listen This is a Broadway production. You have heard of the play, its title, its story, and the leading actors. But you have never seen the film, which is far ahead of the stage play. We are going to open early so all can see this great play. Therefore, if you want to enjoy It comfortably “come early and avoid the rush.” The closing exercises of Senoia High School commence on Sunday, May 30, when Rev. J. B. Ficklin, pastor of In man Park Presbyterian church, will preach the commencement sermon at the school auditorium at 11 a. m. Mon day evening will be the graduating exercises, followed by the literary ad dress by Col. Charles H. Arnall. Fri day afternoon, May 28, the pupils of the music class will give a recital. Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. The Fayette County Singing Con vention will meet at Nyson on Satur day before the fifth Sunday in May, and be in session for two days. This is a large and interesting gathering and a number of the most prominent leaders in the State are expected to be present, among them Profs. Pace, Moseley and Mullens. Four prominent singers from South Carolina will be there also, and take part on Saturday —Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. The Junior Reading Circle had a most interesting meeting with Mjss Fannie Hill Herring Wednesday afternoon. The following programme was given— Biographical Sketch of Joel Chandler Harris—Miss Mary Powell. Selections from “Uncle Remus” — Miss Mary Powell. “Life of James Whitcomb Riley” — Miss Frances Arnold. The nomination of new officers com posed the business part of the session. The next meeting will be with Miss Helen Stone. The Strand has secured an especially interesting programme for each day next week. On Monday Tom Moore and Marguerite Courtot will delight you in “The Girl and the Bachelor, ” a 2- act comedy-drama. Tuesday will be ladies’ day again, when Leo Delaney and Leah Baird will star in “The Re turn of Maurice Donnelly,” a Vita- graph Broadway star feature. On Thursday Charlie Chaplin will give you forty minutes of fun and laughter. On Friday Francis X. Bushman, the most popular star in the world, will appear in a 2 act drama. It’s always cool and pleasant at The Strand. The society vaudeville and fair given at Elks hall on Friday afternoon and evening last, under the direction of the Junior Reading Circle, was a big suc cess. The entertainment features were thoroughly enjoyed and the attendance was good. The net receipts amounted to $60, which will be added to the fund being raised by the ladies of the Coun ty Club to cover the coBt of repairs and alterations on the old jail building, which will be converted into a rest-room for the comfort and convenience of la dies visiting the city on shopping expe ditions. It will be used also as a meet ing-'place for the club, and other wo men’s organizations. The building is being remodeled throughout, and mod ernized in a way that will jnake it both cozy and attractive. STANDING OF CLUBS Georgia-Alabama League W. L. Pet. Rome 10 o 834 Talludega \) 3 750 NEWNAN 6 t> 500 LaGrange 4 7 364 Griffin 4 8 308 Anniston 3 9 250 [Corrected to May 20. ] A called meeting of the stockholders of the Heard County Oil and Fertilizer Co. was held at the plant's offices Mon day. The principal question discussed was the removal of the oil and fertil izer department of the industry from Franklin. No conclusion was reached, however, and the proposition will be considered again at the annual meeting in June. This same question has sever al times arisen. This mill has been a good property, and its location is all that could be desired, .with proper sup port. It has been a great help and convenience to the public in furnishing a market for seed and feed for cattle, ns well as supplying cotton seed fertil izers. It should remain where it ia. — Franklin News and Banner. A “Seeing Georgia” party, leaving Atlanta to-morrow in about fifty auto mobiles on a tour of the State, will I reach Newnan at II a. m. and spend I half an hour here. The tourists will be | joined at Newnan by Mr. R. D. Cole, president of tfle County Chamber of Commerce, and other citizens in auto mobiles, who will accompany the parcy us far as LaGrange. At that place they will be entertained by Hon. Fuller E. Callaway at an old-time Georgia barbecue. The remainder of the itin erary will include stops at Columbus, Americus, Albany, Valdosta, and other towns in that section of the State, returning by the way of Moul trie, Tifton, Cordele, Montezuma, Ft. Valley, Barnesville, Griffin, Jackson, McDonough, and thence back to At lanta on Thursday next. Coweta girls and boys graduating from | the different colleges this year are as follows; From Girls’ Normal and In dustrial College, Milledgeville — Miss Merrill Neely, Newnan; Miss Lennes Jones, Senoia; Miss Lillian Sewell, Grantville; Miss Janie Taylor, Luther ville. From State School of Technology — Roswell C. Atkinson, electrical engi neering. From the State Normal School, Athens—MisBes Mattie Vie Summers and Elon Young. From State University, Athens—John William Powell, Newnan, B. A.; William Yates Atkinson and Al-1 bert Sidney Camp, Newnan, law. From Brenau College, Gainesville—Miss Laura Lew Bosworth, Senoia. B’rom Wesleyan Female College, Macon —Miss Ruth j Thompson, music. From Mercer Uni versity, Macon—B. F. McKnight, Se-1 noia, law. From Cox College, College Park—Misses Charline Sasser and Emi-1 ly Arnall, Senoia. Closing Exercises of East Newnan Schools. East Newnan school will close Fri day, May 28, with the following pro- grame of exercises — Song—Class of girls. Invocation. Recitation, “Welcome”—Ernest Phil lips. “A Little Boy’s Address”— LindBay Beam. “A Six-Year-Old” —Larry Smith. "His Speech”—J. E. Richey. “A Patriotic Boy” —Wylie Wood. Operetta, “Vacation Time”— First and third grades. The Wise Philosophers” — Second grade. Drama, “The “Sniggles Family”— Sixth grade girls. Recitation, “The Widow Bud”— Lottie Goodroe. “Differences of Opinion”—Two boys. Dialogue, “A Slight Misunderstand ing.” Farce, “The Obstinate Family.” Drama, "Sleeping Beauty.” Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our friends for all the kindnesses shown us during the illneBS and upon the death of our dear mother and sister, Mrs. Minnie Britt. May God's blessings rest upon each and every one. W. P. Britt, Mrs. F. E. Menendez, MiBs Sallie Hammond. 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 lus trous. White Man With Black Liver. The liver is a blood purifier. It was thought at one time it was the seat of the passions. The trouble with most people is that their liver becomes black because of impurities in the blood due to bad physical state, causing bilious ness, headache, dizziness and constipa tion. Dr. King’s New Life Pills will clean up the liver, and give you new life. 25c at your druggist’s. MGGETT'S [HOCOUTES The highest ideal of fastidious lovers of rich, satisfying confec tions is realized in The craving for more lingers —because their irresistable charm of flavor is not easily forgotten. That's why they are “the sweetest story ever told.” Regular assortment, in halves, ones and twos, pound 80c Fruit Cordials, in halves, ones and twos, pound $1 Assorted Nuts, in halves qnd pounds Si Ask for a Souvenir Menu, giving you the contents of all the Liggett candy assort ments. We are exoluaiue agents for Liggett's Chocolates. ’Phone.151 John EL] Cates Drug Co, 7719 Store FATHERS and MOTHERS Should be proud of 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 be fore they become like mountains and give you excruciating pain. Use Nyal's Com Com 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 Plaster, 15c, 25c. Kohler’s One Night Corn Salve. 25c. Hanson’s Acorn Com Salve, 10c. Georges’ Corn Pads, 10c, 25c. Murray Drug and Boolt Co, Sporting Goods Stationery Good Soda Fine Cigars Huyler’s Candy ’PHONE US— 18