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NEWNAN HERALD NEW NAN, FRIDAY. SEPT. 17 J AH >1 H r in AKAN rmii UUtINI in III HI II. A HUN N rill'KTII I'HHIIHKAHIUNAI. DIUTHKT. Official Organ of Coweta County. .Jak. K. Jlrown. Mill* M. Carpenter. BROWN * CARPENTER, F.MTORW AND PIIBI.IBHRRIt !». P. WINTER. Contributing Editor. A Deplorable Tragedy. The killing of Marshall T. Megee, a well-known anil popular young man of Raymond, in a pintol duel with a policeman in Columbus between 2 and 3 o’clock Sunday morning, was a great shock to his family and friends in this •county. The circumstances or incidents leading up to the unfortunate tragedy, as related by the Columbus Enquirer- Sun, are briefly as follows: A negro employed in a small store kept by Geo. Chestnut states that Me- gee went to the store about half-past 2 o'clock Sunday morning, held him up at the point of a pistol, robbed the cash drawer of $12, and ran out. The negro sayR he immediately gave an alarm, which brought the proprietor from a hack room to tho front, who, upon being informed of the alleged robbery, seized a double-barreled shot gun and started in pursuit. According to Chestnut's statement he fired twice at the fleeing form, and that a police man who had been attracted by bin shots joined in the chase; that young Megee darted into a blind alley, but turned when he aaw that his pursurers were gaining upon hirn and opened fire on them with pistol. It is said there was a rapid exchange of shota between the policeman and Megee, and the latter fell to the ground mortally wounded, with four bullets in hia body—one above the left eye, one though his body, one in ths left arm and another in the thigh. The policeman received three wounds, one bullet passing through the abdomen, one in the hip, and one in another part of his body. He died Sunday ufternoon. The charge made by Chestnut and his negro porter that Megee robbed Chestnut’s money drawer of the sum of $12 is not believed by anyone here, and this phase of the unfortunate affair is being thoroughly investigated by the police authorities of Columbus. In fact, he had no need to resort to such measures to obtain money. According to a statement of the proprietor of the hotel where Megee was stopping the latter had $50 on his person lute Satur day afternoon, and $12 was found in his pocket when searched after his death. That there is some mystery surround ing the case which has n.it yet been cleared up is evidenced hy the activity of the police authorities of Columbus in trying to trace the movements of the unfortunate young man from the time he left his hotel Saturday evening up to the hour of the tragedy Sunday morning. Upon this point the Colum bus Enquirer-Sun sayH: "Persistent have been tho rumors that Megee did not rob anybody's cash register, and reports have reached the ears of the police commission that evi dence to t iiih effect can he furnished by two men who were with Megee at the time he is said to have committed theft. These reports are to be traced down, and it is state>l that definite news ns to their reliability will lie in' the hands of the commission by the latter part of the week. ‘The fact that Megee carne to Colum bus with $50 last Friday night, and did not leave the hotel where he was stop ping for any length of lime until Satur day evening, is taken by the commis sion as a point in favor of the theory he did not have any necessity to bq- come a highwayman, and every feature of his expenditures in the city, uii to the time he is said to have robbed Chestnut's store, will come under the investigating eye of the commission." Marshall Megee was 21 years of age, and bore nn excellent reputation in the community where ho wus born and reared. His character for uprightness and honesty negatives the charge brought against him by the Columbus shopkeeper, Chestnut, and the friends of young Megee do not intend to rest until they have cleared his name of this accusal ion. Mr. W. E Megee went down to Co lumbus Monday and identified the body of the young man as that of hia son. Before leaving the city he called at the heme of the dead policeman and ex pressed to the family his deep sympa thy in their bereavement. He was ae- rompunied to Columbus by Messrs. C. J. Owens, C. C. Owens and A. W. Powers. The corpse was brought to Raymond Tuesday morning, where the funeral and interment took place. P. S. Since the above was written it huts become known that two young men from Harris county were with Marshall Megee in Chestnut's place on the night of the tragedy, and lln-y de clare roost positively that Megee did not rob Chestnut. They assert more over that Chestnut was the cause of the whole trouble, and that Megee was innocent of any wrongdoing. The names of the young men are known, and it is said that they have signified a willingness to make a sworn statement, giving all the facts relating to the un fortunate affair. The truth is, evidence is cropping out that Chestnut will have a good deal to answer for by the time the investigation now under way has l>een concluded. By next week The Herald hopes to have tho story in full, with some sidelights on a system that permits such disreputable dives as Chestnut's place to flourish in a city like Columbus. Atpong numerous letters of condo lence received by Mr. W. E. Megee since the tragic death of his son. Marshall, is this one from Mr. Chus. Hogue, of West Point, a former college mate; "Dear Mr. Megee: Recovering from an illness, 1 wish to express to you my sympathy in the loss of one who was my dearest friend. Marshall and l loved each other dearly, and his loss causes me the deepest grief. Knowing him, 1 loved him with my whole heart. There was nothing that we would not do for each other. All the members of his rlass will be deeply grieved, for he was a favorite. Rooming with him in Atlanta, l can testify that he was honest, upright, and a model for any one to follow. To you and your wife 1 extend my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear boy. When I recover I shall visit Marshall’s grave, and shall not rest until I do. My heart is too full to write more.” CRANTVILLE. I1Y MKH. L. P. WINTER. This has been an unusually active week in business circles in Grantville. Albright-Zellars Co. exchanged quar ters with Hanks Bros. Co. on Monday and Tuesday, and mw these two firms are practically settled in their new stores. The Ten Cent Store, operated for some time by Mr. F. T. Meacham, was taken over Tuesday by Mrs. I. G. Pickett, of Jackson, Ga., the latter having purchased the stock of Mr. Mea cham. Mr. Lassctter, of Jackson, accom panied his daughter, Mrs. Pickett, to Grantville Tuesday. Mr. E. P. Lewis, the live manager of the McClure Ten Cent Store of Atlanta, was here the lirst of the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nall, of Raymond, visited Mr. and Mrs, Ira Lester Sun day. MiBses Lucy and Birdie May McKoy, of Welcome, are guests of their uncle, Mr. T. M. LeHter, and family. Mr. Stewart Colley, of Atlanta, is spending some time with homefolks here. Miss Mary Branch went to Macon Tuesday to enter WeBleyan Female Col lege. Her father, Rev. C. H. Branch, accompanied her as far as Newnan. Miss Ethel Banks has gone back to Gainesville to resume her studies at Brenau College. Donald Banks went over to Oxford last Thursday to re-enter Emory Col- Mr. Harry Baxter reached home from a pleasant trip of some weeks to rela l$ood, J. C. McKov, O. T. Lyle, J. A, Hyde, R. F. Shell,' E. M. Cole, A. H. Lang, J. A. R. Camp, I C. Lestsr. Tales Jury — L). B. Lambert, J. D. Starr, T. B.' North, C C. Puckett, J. H. Denson, T. J. Thurman, E. L. McKoy, C. E. Ragland, B. L. Banks, B. H. Hopkins, M. H. Overby, A. J. Murphy, S. G. Allen, sr., C. A. Gentry, M. R. Moore, J. K Beavers, T. H. Grimes, jr., R. M. Smith, J. T. Bexley, W. J. Har- tives and friends in his old home town, Utica, N. Y., last Friday. Mrs. Bax ter remained in Utica, and will return about the first of October. Her many friends are rejoiced to see Miss Arlena Bryant home again, after her recent hospital experience. Her condition is much improved, and she is now on the road to complete health. Mr. Ben Hopkins is attending court in Newnan this week. Crossed electric wires Monday night caused some decided electric displays near the Baptist church, and put the town in darkness for a time. Mrs. Kennon entertained the Rook Club Tuesday. Freight business is evidently picking up on the railroads. The agent reports a good improvement at this point Mrs. W. G. Sadler was hostess to the Parsonage Aid Society Wednesday. The Sunday papers carried the an nouncement of the engagement of Miss Mabel Holloway and Mr. Cecil G. While, the marriage to take place dur ing the present month. But Cupid got ahead of the newspapers in this case for on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock Mr. White ami Miss Holloway drove over to the parsonage, and in a few minutes returned a legal and loving unit, Rev. C. II. Branch performing Un necessary service to this unification. It was Sunday before anyone hut a small number of friends knew what Imd hap pened, and the marriage created pleasing sensation in town. Mr. White has been for a number of years a book keeper at tho Grantville Oil Mill, while Miss Holloway (now Mrs. Whitt) is highly esteemed and most worthy young lady. The young people go on their way with many good wishes accompa nying them. Rev. W. W. ltoop filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Sun day. ’i’en-cent cotton, and above, ought to bring a real revival of business, us well as relief to many people out of work. Sept. 15th. SHARPSBURG, It is with deepest regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. W. H Spradlin, which occurred at the sana- turium in Newnan last Friday night The body was laid to rest at Lone Oak Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband und several stepchildren, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert, near Grantville, several sisters and brothers, and other relatives, to all of whom we extend our sincere sympathy Mrs. Mary Fuller, of Meriwether and Mrs. Gertrude Spradlin, of Atlanta, are here with their father this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jones Bridges, of Esmond, visited Mr. J. G. Oarmical and children near here this week. Little Bitha and Lynn McLean are at homo again, after a pleasant two weeks’ visit to relatives at Fayetteville, Miss Lizzie Butler, of Barnesville, is on an extended visit to her sister, Mrs Gus Bridges. Messrs. Joe Ingram, Inis Cole and Lewis lngruni left last week for At lunta, where they entered Tech High School. They have many friends here who wish them much sueeess in their studies. Mr. P. M. Smith, of Newnan, visited friends in-re Wednesday. Miss Mabel Oarmical is visiting rela tives in Newnan this week. Mrs. Rebecca Gay is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Horace Haines, in So noia. Mr. Williams, from near Haralson visited his son, Mr. C. A. Williams here recently. Masters Kennerly Cole und Hubert Estep visited relatives in Griffin Satur day and Sunday. Mrs. W. L. McLean is on the sick list this week. Mr. T. N. McWhorter visited rela tives at Villa Rica a few days ago. Sept, ltith. ■ — - LOCALS DROUGHT FORWARD ley, per, J. M. Wadsworth. W. E. Prather, d. C. Carlton, W. C. Grace, T. Y. Mattox. Court Notes. The criminal docket wa9 taken up in tha Superior Court Monday, and up to tnis morning convictions had been se cured in the following cases — Robt. Huling; forgery; verdict of guilty, with recommendation that de- lendant be punished as for a misde meanor; $100 or 12 months. Alvan Arnold; same offen<e, same verdict and same sentence as in above case. Luther Shaw; escape from peniten tiary; plea of guilty; two years added to prison term. John Roland; assault and battery; plea of guilty; $75 or 12 months. Rich Sherman; simple larceny; ver dict of guilty; two years in penitentiary. Walter Gaddy; burglary; verdict of guilty, with recommendation that de fendant be punished as for a misde meanor; $75 or 12 months. W. F. Feltman; selling liquor with out license and carrying pistol con cealed; plea of guilty in both cases. Sentence of 12 months in first case without the alternative of a fine, and $50 or two months in second case, to become effective when defendant com pletes term of imprisonment in first case. Lige Holston; murder; guilty of in voluntary manslaughter. (Sentence not yet pronouuced, hot as defendant is only 14 years of age he will probably be sent to the State Farm.) Precious Ware; arson; verdict of guilty; 10 years in penitentiary. Ike Elder; murder; guilty of voluntary manslaughter; six years in penitentiary. Rubs Hammett, charged with mur der, is on trial thiB morning. Visitors at County Club Rest-room During August. Miss Cora Lee Monroe, Cuthbert; Miss Evelyn Dudley, Columbus; Mrs. Annie Richards, Douglas; Mrs. B. A. Mosely and son, Mrs. Oliver Torres and two children, Mrs. Louella Pitts, Mrs. R. C. Collins and baby, Carrollton; Miss Lillian Turner, Eastman; Mrs. W. E. Johnson. Miss Julia Weston Askew, Miss Dora Mae Johnson, Mrs. Gus Dam ron, Atlanta; Mrs. Edgar Dominick, Miss Mary J. Hunter, Mrs. J. W. Wil-, liams, Turin; Mrs. J. L. McMichael, Raymond; Mrs. W. J. Lester and four hildren, Franklin; Mrs. M. E. Hinds- man, Mrs. A. R. Russell, Mrs. J. W. Trammell, Lutherville; Mrs. Nannie Martin, Mrs. E. N. Camp, Mrs. T. H. Mattox, Miss Hannah Mattox, More land; Mrs. A. O. Colquitt and baby, Banning; Mrs. T. E. Ansley, Whites- burg; Mrs. Grizzard and son, Mrs. Jim Smith and child. Miss Charlie Thomp son, Miss Minnie Putnam, Mrs. Cora Easton, Sargent; Mrs. C. F. Wood, Mrs. W. T. Moore, Miss Jimmie Belle Brown, Miss Ella May Ferrell, Miss Mattie Ferrell, Madras; Mrs. S. W. Glass, Sharpshurg; Mrs. A. G. Worth am, Centralhatchee; Mrs. M. R. West, Mrs..). B. Haralson, Mrs. Fannie Thom as, Mrs. W. M. Thomas, R. F. D. 1; Mrs. J. D. Sprayberry, Mrs. J. B. By ron and baby, R. F. D. 2; Mrs. N. H. Hemphill, Miss N. M. Millen, R. F. D. 6. Card of Thanks. We wish to extend our thanks for kindnesses shown in our recent bereave ment—especially to the ladies for the beautiful floral offerings, to the nurses and physicians at the hospital, and also to the good people of Grantville, Lone Oak and Sharpshurg. May God’s rich est blessings rest upon them all. W. H. Spradlin and Children. J. R. Spradlin and Family. Gus Spradlin and Family. COMING A ¥onderfu/5ActB/mVersion ofa GreatBimdwySuecess The Popular Actor Hobart With Hobart Henlev and Jane NovciK Saturday morning as Mrs. A. II. Arnold was driving into town from her country home a runaway mule team and wagon ran into her buggy. The impact was so violent that she was thrown to the ground, falling on her head and sustaining painful injuries. It was feared at first that she had been seriously hurt, but an examination hy Dr. D. A. Haney, who was hastily summoned to attend her, revealed nothing more serious than a number of bruises, from which she is rapidly re covering. Considering the nature of the accident she was fortunate to have escaped with no more serious results. Jurors Serving This Week. Traverse .luni—Otis E. Smith, T. F. Add.v, T. M. Hyde, M. S. Morgan, W. B. Story, J. Alton Addv, L. E Snead, J. C. Sewell, J. W. Williams, G. O. Potts, C. R. Sewell, Jos. A. Camp, R. V. Webb, J. A. Powledge, W. A. Ad- "A Little Brother of the Rich,” the Universal’s 5 act film version of Joseph Medill Patterson’s celebrated novel and play, contains many thrilling scenes, but none equaling me one in which an engine runs down an automobile and smashes it to junk. The scene in ques tion was made by Beverly Griffith, lo cation manager at Universal City. Mr. Griffith, under the direction of Otis Turner, the producer of "A Little Brother of the Rich,’’ drove an Olsmo- bile 7-passenger car valued at $1,500, and containing Miss Maude George, William Clark and Mr. Griffith across a railroad track on the line of the Santa Fe railroad before an oncoming engine and express train. Can you imagine this for a thriller? At The Halcyon, Monday, Sept. 20. We sell only Y OU want to be SURE that your pre scriptions will be filled right. Then bring them to us and they will be filled accurately with only the best quality compounds of tested strength and purity. Life is too precious to permit careless ness in a drug store; we don’t allow it. You can rely on everything you buy in our drug store. J. F. Lee Drug Co. Prompt Delivery Efficient Service 2 PHONES 66 Norris’ Candies Dahl’s Cut Flowers How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured 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 cially able to carry out any obligation made bv his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. Toledo, Ohio. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipation. New Advertisement*, Notice to Debtors and Creditors. GEORGIA-Coweta County: Notice is hereby given to all creditors of the es tate of I. J. Jackson, late of said county, de ceased. to render in an account of their demands to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law. properly made out; and all persona indebted to said estate are hereby requested to make imme diate payment. This Sept. 17.1915. Prs. fee, $3.75. E. B. JACKSON. Administrator. Notice of Discharge in Bankruptcy. In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of Georgia. No. , in Bankruptcy. In re Wade H. Stallings, Bankrupt: A petition for discharge having been filet! in conformity with law by the above-named bank rupt, and the Court having duly ordered that the hearing upon said petition be had on Oct. 23, 1915. at 10 o’clock a. m.. at the United States Dis trict Court-room, in the city of Atlanta, Ga., notice is hereby given to all creditors and other persons in interest to appear at the time and place named and show cause, if any they have, why the petition of said bankrupt for discharge should not be granted, O. C. FULLER, Clerk. Atlanta. Ga., Sept. 14. 1915. A PROCLAMATION. GEORGIA: By N. E. HARRIS, Governor of said State. Whereas. Official information has been re ceived at this Department that on July 24. 1915. in Coweta county. Ga.. Starling Brooks (colored) is charged with the murder of his wife and escaped, and is now a fugitive from justice. 1 have thought proper, therefore, to issue this, my Proclamation, hereby offering a reward of SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS for the apprehension and delivery of said Starling Brooks, with evidence sufficient to convict, to the Sheriff of Coweta county and State. And I do, moreover, charge and require all offi cers in this State. Civil and Military, to be vigi lant in endeavoring to apprehend the said Star ling Brooks, in order that he may be brought to trial for t he offense with which he stands charged. Given under mv hand and seal of the State, this the U>tl. day of September. 1916. N. E. HARRIS, Governor. By the Governor: PHILIP COOK. Secretary of State. A LECTURE OF GREAT MERIT By Mrs. E. A. Funk, of New York. Subject—“THE RELIGION OF BEAUTY AND THE SIN OF UGLINESS." The Art of a New Life of Most Refining Influence. INSTRUCTIVE,UPLIFTING. 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