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M. B. Mooney Light Outing Flannels 3,000 yards light color outingflannels (millends) for gowns,pajamas, night shirts, etc.; take advan tage of this splendid bar gain, 7Jc yard. Fall Percales Manchester percal In new fall styles, nm better, fadeless only 12^c. es , none colors, Counterpanes Special values in good counterpanes, with or without fringe, $1 and 51.50. Marseilles counter panes with cut and scallops, and $3.98. corners at $2.98 Towels The best values in towels that you’ve seen in years. Heavy Turkish towels at 10c and 12£c; extra large bath towels at 20c; red border huck towels 98c dozen; all white huck towels, extra fine, 10c. Pillow Cases A bargain in extra good pillow cases, full size, wide hems, special at 12Ac. Shirting New lot of fancy color pongee shirtings, pretty styles, 32 inches wide, at 15c. Lunch Sets Japanese paper lunch sets, consisting of table cloth and twelve doylies, special 10c set. Linen Lace Hand made torchon laces, 1 to 2 inches wide, regularly worth 15c and 20c, special 5c. Linen Skirts Brown linen skirts (samples) on sale Mon day, most all sizes, spe cial, 50c. The material alone in these skirts cost more than a dollar. Umbrellas Ladies’ umbrellas with fadeless gloria covers, big assortment handles, regular value $1.50, now S1.00. Silk Hose ^ e are closing out all of our famous 50c silk hose now at 39c. Black, white and colors. Boys’ Waists Best grade boys’ blouse waists, 8 to 12 vears, 50c ?rade, 3 for $1.00. M. B. Mooney Local Happening's Told in ^ SHort Parag'rapHs V* NEWS AND PERSONAL TO OUR ITEMS LOCAL OF GENERAL READERS. INTEREST 1 Congressman Adamson wan among the distinguished guests at the Junior Order barbecue Tuesday afternoon, and made a ‘‘full scholar” ul the festal board. ♦ Mrs. B. F. Stevenson and MisB Flthel Hunt, of Ashland, Ala., have returned home, after spending a few days with Mr. W. L. Stevenson and family, near Raymond. ‘SPECIALLY JIM. I was misrhty truod lookin' when I waa young— Pecrt nn' blnek-eyttl an' slim. With fellers n-eourtin’ me Sunday nights 'Specially Jlin. The hklicdt one of ’em nil wan he. Chipper an' hansom' an’ trim. But 1 toAsed up my head an' rnude fun o’ the crowd- 'Specially Jitn. I said 1 hadn't no 'pinion o' men. An' I wouldn’t take stock in him: But they kep’ on u>comin’ In spite o' my talk— 'Specially Jim. I *ot so tired o’ havin' 'em round— 'Specially Jlin— I made up my mind I'd settle down An' take up with him. So we was married on Sunday, in church; 'Twas crowded full to the brim; 'Twus the only way to get rid ot ’em nil — 'Specially Jim. Mrs. Rebecca Perdue, of Atlanta, is spending some time at the home of her Bon, Judge L. A. Perdue. Soon be fodder-pulling time. The showers have c^me at last. Good coal, good prices. A. B. Catea. Bicycle repairs of all kinds at R. L. Askew's. Money Freeman. to loan. Apply to A. H. New fall ginghams, fast colors, 10c. at Stripling’s. Call Caldwell if your lights need ing. ’Phone 7S. fix- If it is small notions you want try Parks & Arnold. Meriwether Superior Court will vene next Monday. Several good milch cows for sale. Ap ply to I. N. Orr Co. Col. H. C. Fisher, of Tuesday in the city. Atlanta, spent Red Ash coal is a line burner, and A. B. Caths sells it right. Pope and Dayton bicycles are sold in Newnan by R. L. Askew. Bathing caps specially priced, 25c. each at Parks & Arnold’s. R. L. Askew is Newnan agent for Firestone automobile tires. Dr. Duke Lee has been at Borden Springs for the past month. R. L. Askew sells 65 per cent, gravi ty gasoline at 14c. per gallon. All ladies' and children’s oxfords one- fourth off at Parks & Arnold’s. New ginghams for children’s school dresses, 10c. yard at Stripling's. Call Caldwell if you need anything in the electrical line. ’Phone 78. Newest style velvet or corduroy skirts for fall wear at Stripling’s. A new lot of at 5c. yard. neat narrow linen laces Parks & Arnold. All wash skirts that were $1.25 to $1.50 to close at 98c. Parks & Arnold. Vassar silk hose, ‘‘the heavy kind,” black and colors, $1 at Parks & Arnold’s. Call White Star Market, ’phone 62, for your breakfast lunch or dinner meats. Col. T. F. Rawls, of Newnan, was in the city Monday.—Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. Broadwater Bros., 17 E. Broad street, pay more for hides than anybody. ’Phone 62. If you wish to secure a loan on your farm lands at 6 per cent, see T. G. Farmer, jr. Mr. and Mrs. Garland Merrell, of Carrollton, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Merrell. Wanted. — Ten good cows wanted. Write price, etc., to J. E. Gilbert, Raymond, Ga. In alighting from a buggy a few days ago Mrs. M. C. Hood fell and disloca ted her shoulder. ‘‘Quaker Maid” hose will save you hosiery troubles. Sold and guaranteed by Parks & Arnold. Miss Lucy Mann, of Newnan, spent Sunday with Mrs. W. J. Estes.-Senoia Enterprise-Gazette. Take a ride in one of R. K. Power’s cars—Overland motor, Knight motor, or Continental motor. Colored bordered handkerchiefs, a good quality, special at 39c. dozen. Parks & Arnold. Mrs. Pauline Camp, 66 Spring street, can accommodate a few more table boarders. ’Phone 60. A six-cylinder Continental motor 7- passenger car for only $1,145. R. K. Power, Agent. - -~r-- —— Rev. Hunter Hardaway will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 a. m. For Sale. - Second-hand bicycle in ex cellent condition, $8. W. O Cox, At The Herald office. Only The City Court adjourned Saturday. A list of the criminal cases disposed of will be printed next week. — Loans.—Farm loans at 6 per cent, in terest. Commission extra. Hall & Jones, Attorneys. A 4-p!y crochet cotton for counterpanes, at 50c. pound, found at Parks & Arnold's. making can he For Feat.—Upstairs rooms, conven iently arranged for light, housekeeping; close in. Apply to I. N. Orr. For Rent. — Mrs. M. A. Fry’s house at 186 Greenville street. Possession Sept. 1. Apply to B. J. Fry. For Feat.—Six-room Broad street, close in. iences. Apply to W. B house on W. All conven- Orr. Auto and buggy tops, trimming, painting, rubber tires, and repairing of all kinds, at C. J. Barron & Sons. See the new 1916 Overland car. $750 f. o. b. Toledo, O. It. K. Power, Agent. Dr Z Greene left yesterday for a week’s visit to his daughter, Mrs. Jer- nigan, at Pensacola, Fla. When vou want a DUggy come to see us. We'will save you money. M. G. & J. J. Keith. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bloodworth. of Sarasota, Fla., are the guests of Judge and Mrs. L. A. Perdue. This is “Jonah day” —Friday, 13th. If anything happens to you don’t blame us because we reminded you of it, Wiring, door bells, repair work— everything in the electrical line. ’Phone 78. Calhoun Caldwell. On center table all summer fabrics that were 10c. to 15e., to close at 8c. yard. Parks & Arnold. pn- de- Scbool Notice. —I will open my vnte Bchool on Sept. 13. Pupils siring to enter will please communicate with me at once. Miss Knte Nimtnons, 29 Nimmons street. Mr. L. J. Molson, of Atlanta, an nounces the engagement of his daugh ter, Emmie Christine, to Mr. Robert Erie Wynn, of Newnan, the wedding to take place in the fall. Automobile Driving.—I will bo glad to drive cars for anyone desiring n chutfeur, for either short or long trips. Careful driving. References. Carl Boone, ’phone 142. Mr. J. A. Stephens will represent the Empire Cotton Oil Co. in this territory the coming season, and those who know him do not need to be told that he will be a I've wire in the seed market. To Automobile Owners.—We sell and guarantee Pyro spark plugs, 50 cents each. Johnaon Hardware Co. Dr. E. L. Thurman and wife, of Americus, who spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thurman and rela tives in Carroll oounty, returned home Sunday, making the trip in their car, A Real Estate Bargain.—Up-to-date cottage, six Urge rooms, across the street from Atkinson Grammar School. Choice neighborhood. See me at once for a bargain. c. B. Whitmire. For Rent.-*T*V0 Of lliKite furbished rooms, suitable for light housekeeping. Tenant may have privilege of sitting- room, with use of piano. For further information apply at The Herald office. The teachers and pupils of the Daily Vacation Bible School wish to thank the members of the First Baptist church for the use of their Sunday- school annex during the school session just closed. For Rent.—A furnished apartment of three roomB at 25 W. Washington street. A. B. Cates. A good quality of children’s muslin drawers, sizes 2 to 12 years, at 10c. pair. Parks & Arnold. The Herald force is under obligations to Mr. Luther Dennis for a quantity of excellent peaches sent in Wednesday. All summer dress fabrics that were 19c. to 35c. yard on center table at 15c. yard. Parks & Arnold. For Safe.—Good, gentle horse and open huggy. Apply to Mrs. D. S. Sum mers or W. E. Prather for terms, etc. Wanted.—To rent a 5 or 6 room cot tage. Call Gordon Wynn at Wynn’s farm, or MrB. J. H. Wynn, ’phone 490. A Knight motored auto for $1,095. Always sold heretofore at $3,000 to $8,000. R. K. Power, Agent. Miss Ruby Hodnett has returned to her home at Senoia, after a visit to MrB. Jack Hodnett. —West Point News. For Sale.—Nice, gentle family mare and good rubber-tire buggy. Address J. C. Stripling, at Stripling Dry Goods Co.’s. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Merrell, who joined a camping party in Carroll county two or three weeks ago, have returned home. Dr. Ralph King and wife, of Colum bus, are on a visit to the latter's pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sewell, at Roseoe. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Mann, of Newnan, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mann last Friday.— Senoia Enterprise- Gazette. For Sale. — Five-room house on E. Broad street. Lot 75x150. Well of excellent water. Apply to Geo. H. Carmical. Col. Trox Bankston, the genial and able editor of the West Point News, was in the city Wednesday and gave us a pleasant call. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown and chil dren and Mr. J. L. Brown, of Newnan, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hugh Hill. — West Point Nows. Capt. and Mrs. Tom Parrott and chil dren, who have been on an extended visit to relatives in Richmand, Va., re turned home Monday. Personal Service. — You get our per sonal service when buying of us, and we take special pride in giving you the best of attention. ’Phone 62. Broadwater Bros., 17 E. Broad street. For Sale.—Several thousand feet of dry pine lumber. If I haven't what you want will saw to order. See mo at my mill 8 miles west of Newnun, or write me at R. F\ D. 1, Newnan. W. H. Meriwether. Bargain Lot No. I.— One large coun ter men’s and ladies’ slippers, all sizes, $1; ladies’ black wrappers, 25c.; men’s Palm Beach suits, $3.95; 20-inch em broidery flouncing, 10c. 1. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale. - — ♦ — - -——- Messrs. G. W. Byram & Co. have sold their stock of merchandise to Messrs, E. W. Causey and H. M. Estes, who will continue the business at the same stand on E. Broad street, under the firm name of Causey & Estes. Bargain Lot No. 2.— Ten yards lawn, 39c.; 20 yards best yard-wide sheeting, $1; all 10c., 12Jc. and 15c. curtain scrim, 8c.; men’s black and white socks, 5c; women’s 50c silk stockings, (seconds,) 16c. I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sule. Dr. Van Sewell and wife, of Jackson ville, Fla., ore spending some timo with Coweta relatives and friends, this being the Doctor’s first visit to his old home county in fourteen years. They made the trip through the country in their automobile. On Saturday night last Sheriff Brew ster arrested a negro named Lorenzo Robinson, who escaped from the Camp bell county convict camp about two months ago. A reward of $25 for the negro's arrest was outstanding, which will be paid to Sheriff Brewster. Messrs. Broadwater Bros., proprie tors of the White Star Market, have in stalled a pair of computing scales and a meat-cutter that are the very latest things in modern mechanism. It is worth a visit to their establishment to observe the workings of the machines. The drouth which had prevailed throughout this section for three or four weeks [last was broken by fine showers Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. The rains came too late to be of much help to early planted corn, but cotton and late corn have been greatly benefited. Tom Powel, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Hill, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is reported somewhat better to-day. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Manget, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Powel and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Arnall, jr., left to-day on a motor trip to Hendersonville, N. C. Pigs for Sale.— Nice lot Berkshire and Essex pigB now ready for delivery. Prices reasonable. R. A. Farmer, 34 Farmer street, Newnan. For Rent. — My Stacy-Jones residence, 23 Madison street; one block from square. Possession given by Sept. 1, if desired. Apply to Thos. J. JoneB. For Sale or Exchange.—I have a few high-grade buggies left that I will sell at cost, or will exchange for mules or horses. W. A. Potts. — — - For Rent.—Two rooms, (furnished or unfurnished,) and kitchenette, with water connection; close in. Apply at 16 W. Washington street, ’phone 389. After a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Jack Hodnett, Miss Annie Belle Hutchinson, of Senoia, left Friday to attend a house party at LaGrange.- WeBt Point News. Parisian Sage makes dull and faded hair bright and lustrous. It’s a necessi ty for all women who take pride in lux uriant and beautiful hair. Nothing bet ter for dandruff, falling and splitting hair. John R. CateB Drug Co. guaran tee it. Miss Nell Williams is giving a house party at the Charles Hotel this week. Her guests who came to day are Miss Louise McGhee of Talbotton, Miss Ruth Thompson of Newnan, Miss Laura Lyle of Franklin, N. C., Miss Mary Fannie Ellington of Opelika, Ala.— West Point News. Bargain Lot No. 2.— Ladies’ and misses' middy blouses, 25c.; 25c. and 50c. pure silk ribbonB, 19c.; large lot pure silk ribbons, all colors, 3c.; ladies’ bathing caps, 25c.; children’s white and black hose supporters, 5c.; 9x12 matting art squares, $2.39. I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale. Bargain Lot No. 4.—Ladies’ percale house dresses, 50c.; large bungalow aprons, 25c.; one bolt “Red Star” 27- inch birdeye, 89c.; box writing paper and envelopes, Gc.; large white nurse’s apron, 25c.; three cakes toilet soap, 9c.; children's rompers and play aprons, 10c, I. N. Orr Co.’s August Sale. FI. C. Ponder, president of the Geor gia Cotton Seed Crushers' Association, has announced the standing commiltois of the association for the ensuing year. Looking over the list we find timt Mr. T. M. Zellars, of Grnntville, is chair man of the executive committee, and Mr. W. J. Murphey, of this city, is on the rules committee. ♦ The public is cordially invited to at tend mi educational rally and barbecue at the Turin school-house on Wednes day, Aug. 18. Mr. (ieo. D. Godard, specisl rurul supervisor, has promised to speak at 11 a. m. The charge for dinner will be 50c. for ndults, nnd 26c. for children, the proceeds of which will be for school improvement. Showers this season have been very erratic, if the term is permissible. Some sections of the county have had rain in abundnnee, while other sections have been drouth-stricken for weeks at a lime. Taken altogether it has been an unusual year, uside from the general demoralization caused by the wur in Europe—and the F'rank case. The residence of Mr. A. H. Lang, in Cedar Creek district, caught on fire Sunday night and was burned to the ground. The members of the family were awakened shortly after midnight by the roaring of the (lames and barely had time to escape before the roof fell in. Most of their household goods wero destroyed also. It is not known how (he t\ro originated, — — - — i ii Church Notice.—White Oak Baptist church will begin a aerica of meetings on the third Sunduy, (15th inst.,) and continue, morning and evening, through the fourth Sunday. Have you ever been a member of this church? Then como f>“' k " nrt w °72h;p with us, Werq your pufohis, now' heaven, tnoMbera of White Oak church? Come arid, sit whore they aat and catch new visions of the Christ and His coining glory. S. B. Cousins, Pastor. The Third National Bank, of Colum bus, prints the following notice in large type in yesterday’s issue of Thu Enquir er-Sun, which wo reproduce us a warn ing to our business men in case the pnrty referred to should head this way, viz: “A party traveling through South Georgia representing hiniHclf as J. W. Rivera, salesman for the Memphis Queensware Co., has heen successfully cashing bogus checks. He may come this way ; he has very convincing proof that he is all right—but he is not. Be sure you are right before cashing checks.” Floyd Beeman, a negro porter at the Virginia House, stole a pocket hook be longing to a guest of the hotel Tuesday night. The pocket-book contained $40 in money, several checks, and some valuable papers, and the owner was much perturbed over his loss. Ho re ported the theft to Sheriff Brewster about 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, arid in lesB than an hour he had lo cated the thief, (Beeman,) secured $19 of the stolen money, and hud him safely behind the bars in the county jail. The checks and other papers con tained in the pocket-book had been de stroyed by the negro. Rev. L. I’. Winter, of Grantville, de livered an able sermon at the Methodist church Sunday morning, and an inter esting lecture on hymns Sunday night. He is a superannuated Methodist preach er, one of the salt of the earth, and an entertaining apeaker. Greenville gave him a cordial welcome. — Meriwether Vindicator. Automobile Service. — When you need a hack call Marbury’s furniture store, ’phone 213. I have just put into the public hack service a first-class 5 pas senger auto, comfortable and roomy, and respectfully solicit your patronage, assuring you the best of service and reasonable prices. Out-of-town trips solicited. Ralph Marbury, driver. Marbury’s Furniture Store, 'Phone 213. The unnual meeting of the stockhold ers of F’armers’ Warehouse Co. was held Monday, when all the old officers nnd directors were re-elected, viz; H. C. Arnall, sr., president and treasurer; R. D. Cole, vice-president; W. C. Kin- nard, secretary. The directors are H. C. Arnall, sr., R. D. Cole, B. M. Black burn, H. C. F’isher nnd W. C. Kinnard. The warehouse weighed over 11,000 bales of cottdn tho past season, and ut the close of the company’s fiscal year on Aug. 1 about 1,100 bales wero still in Btorage. A dividend of 13 per cent, was paid the stockholders from the year’s earnings. The company is capi talized at $28,400. A rare treat is in store for the churchgoing people of Newnan when Miss Daisy Davies, of Atlanta, will Hpeak to them at tho F’irst Methodist church Sunday morning. Miss Davies comes at the invitation of the Woman’s Missionary Society of tho Methodiit church, and will speak in the interest of the membership campaign that is now being carried on by all the churches. She is well-known through out Southern Methodism, us she acted as field secretary of the woman’s work for eight yearH. A cordial invitation is extended to all the churches of the city to hear this gifted and consecrated worker. The young people of tho churches are specially invited. The well dressed men of Newnan look forward with much interest to the coming of a representative from Schloss Bros. & Co., the well-known New York, Baltimore and Boston tailors. Very shortly he will he amongst, us at the store of P. F’. Cut- tino & Co. with the newest creations in fall and winter fabrics, among which will be patterns for the most conservative as well as the extreme dresser. In other columns of this paper you will find an advertisement which is to your interest to read. You can obtain high-class custom-tailored garments of the latest style creations at a cost within the reach of all. See the tempting array of new materials for fall and winter—it’s a style educa tion within itself. The Halcyon is “driving to the right” by having the beBt selection of pictures for the coming week. Monday: "Bet ty’s Bondage,” by Pauline Bush, and an L-K. comedy. (Bring your coupons for the drawing of china dishes.) Tuesday: "Scandal,” with Lois Weber and Phil lip Smalley. (The play you have heard so many speak of.) Wednesday: “Who Pays? —F^or the Pursuit of Pleasure.” (These are great society stories, and the scenery is worth your while.) A laughable Nestor comedy for you also. Thursday: “The Broken Coin;” L-K. comedy, with Billie Ritchie; Victor drama, with Warren Kerrigan, and a trip to the ’Frisco fair via the cartoons. F’riday: “His Beloved Violin,” by Mc- Quarrie: “The Elephant Circus,” a vaudeville act by all-elephant stars. Saturday: Imp drama by Violet Merce- reau; Joker comedy. Visit The Halcy on, arid “drive to the right.” Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic propertiesof QUININE and IKON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. SO cents. [IGGETT'S fHOCOLATES The highest ideal of fastidious lovers of rich, satisfying confec tions is realized in GwccAiIea 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, iti halves and pounds $1 Ask for a Souvenir Menu, giving you the contents of all the Liggett candy assort ments, Wo art) exclusive'agents fo/ Liggett's Chocolates. ’Phone 151 [ John R, Cates Drug Co OHjoSUL Store The PLENTY OF “ Bob-o-Links” AT Bantas Now We had a shipment of links lost in the mail—but we now have a new lot and will fill orders promptly. 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 Corn Core 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 Com Plaster, 15c, 25c. Kohler’s One Night Corn Salve, 25c. Hanson’s Acorn Corn Salve, 10c. Georges' Corn Pads, 10c, 25c. Murray Drug and Book Co, Sporting Goods Stationery Good Soda Fine Cigars Huyler’s Candy ’PHONE US— 18