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NEWNAN HERALD NEWNAN. K It I D A Y, NOV. 19 it y pooitiry. Ih * rmfi j* ‘hrniirl nl»<nt hin form 1'mci* hr.v«r* with n rrniln in r*h.*wiown dim And now th»t h* him fiillon ffc-m th«* Ntorrn. Fair mortal* U>w, ufmn Ihwr lir*> » hymn. VVHh rf.hl mjr hreda lh*»V koM'l b**M*’ hi* bi«T, And Im-it that (»od may lend a lifl^nlnic oar. <!*ntly they bear him to hi" final r**t. While wind-hi- «d pm-i*-* draam upon hiil tfmve They liny ih* vir»uc*a of a k«I opprwurd, Forgetful that he wh* if. truth a M»vr; And hi rpent life, they .^y. wit* ever true A* eori«Larit an the friendly » hn** are blue. In hope he lived, and craved to win » Koal Hi me haven where the way* of life were mild; They place uliou* hi** mound a fruyr^nt bowl Lim< Hovrer iraH and undHHed. And now that h* i* iron*-. ir» vrnrrift divine It la (rood neM I rxlollel aloof tin line. [John Scott. Story of the Day. Th** (iBy which in now called "Thanks giving day,” and which is a formal ob- pervanco by proclamation of Presidents of the United Slates, usually followed by proclamation* of Governors of nearly all of the States, has had its poetry, itH rhyme which in not poetry, and prosaic literature which is better than either poetry or the rhyme. It was in its origin really a religious observance, the first proclamations being promul gated by provincial Governors of very religious New England, Bradford hav ing in history the credit of the first proclamation. Observance was in the beginning des ultory, that is, not simultaneous; and it was not general and synthetic, really, until 1 Wet, when the first Presidential proclamation wus issued by Lincoln for a day of thanksgiving because of the apparent approaching end of the Civil War. Naturally that day wus not ob served by the seceded .States, but now it has come to be recognized in nearly all of the States, though in many of them it is not n statutory holiday. It is not, and never was, a national holi day by legislative enactment. Just when the turkey flew in fits one of the almost imperative accompani ments of the Thanksgiving table is not worth mentioning, as it is an incident so vague. That fowl, with mince or pumpkin pie as a part of the dessert of the time-honored dinner of the day, has for long years come to be so well recog nized that it has been urged as the only logical bird for blazoning on the national escutcheon, the eagle having become mighty “akase,” and having been much missed both in thiH and other countries. In 1859, the morning of June li, frost killed all that was killuble throughout the entire North. In October of the previous year, as will fie well remem bered by elderly people who were chil dren then, the Dnnati comet suddenly blazed across the heavens, and for months was one of the most beautiful of spectacles, but, to the supersti tious, fearsome and direful. When the. nucleus was low in the northwest in the early evening tin* "tiiil” dominated all other celestial phenomena, (lowing ftr past the zenith. The presage of a great Civil War to come was in the air, and to those who were in the least superstitious the comet was a sign of calamity neur at hand. The freeze of the following .Ilino clinched the pre monition, and in the fall of the yoar of the froRt there was a (piito generally observed day of faRling nnd prayer. It. was this sort of recognition of the omnipotence of Deity, solemn and pro found and utterly sinfere, which in the earlier days of the nation gave founda tion to the origin of the days of thanks giving for the good things of human existence, and, when they were not as good as they might have been, that they were no worse than they were. Then the whole etistom of setting apart u day for giving thanks to the Almighty grew gradually into the pres ent beautiful intermingling of religious services, reunion of families and friends, feasting and general rejoicing, even if the times were portentous of adversity for gome of the peoples of this nnd other parts of the world. It is peculiarly an American “institu tion,” and our fat and frivolous fow of paradise is its fetish. It is in till its forms and colors, wild or domestic essentially an American bird, our Thanksgiving dinner bird, yeiterday und to-day and forever, beloved by a ages and races, and for at least that <ine day putting the Roman nose of the eagle out of joint. The more a man is real happiness he has. envied the less A NEWNAN INTERVIEW. Mr. Jennings Tolls Ills Experience. The following brief account of no in terview with a Newnnn man over four years ago, and its sequel, will be read with keen inti rest by every citizen: H. W. Jennings, machinist, 78 Mur ray street, Newimn, says: “Forseveral years I had been subject to attacks of kidney complaint. They came on me after any exposure or wh n I got cold. At such times my kidneys were irregu lar in action and my back pained and ached and made it hard for me to do spy work. Since learning of Doan’s Kidney Pills, 1 never suffer an attack but what they relieve every symptom of the complaint.” (Statement given Eeh. 20, 1911.) Over four years later Mr. Jennirgs said: “I have had no occasion to use Doan's Kidney Pills for some time. They cured me of h very severe case of kidney complaint.” Price 50c., at all dealers. Don’t -imply a«k for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills the same thut Mr. Jennings hud. Foster-MilOurn Co., Propa., Buffalo, N. Y. fflS TREATMENT IS REMARKABLE, SAYS CAPT. PATTY. Ex-Passenger Agent for the North ern Pacific Discusses Former Trouble Nearly everybody in Knoxville, es|>e cially railroad people, know Capt. F. S Patty, for twelve years district passen ger agent for the Northern Pacific rail road. with local offices in Chattanooga and general offices u St. Paul, Minn. On account of generally failing health Capt. Patty was forced to discontinue* active work and for the past few years has been making his home in Knox ville, where he numbers his friends by his acquaintances. He is a kind, genial gentleman of the old school, and is be loved by all who know him. The fol lowing interesting statement was made by hirn in person to the Tatilac repre sentative: ‘‘I am 69 years old and always en joyed good health up to about six years ago, when I suffered a nervous break down and rny general health gradually failed me. My principal trouble was indigestion ami caturrh, but my whole system seemed to be out of shape. My condition finally got so bad 1 couldn’t sleep at night, and always after eating I would Huffer so from indigestion and heartburn that 1 felt just like there was a coal of fire in my stomach. My hearing and vision were also affected. I consulted several doctors here in Knoxville and other cities, ami they helped me considerably, and 1 finally got so I could go around, but somehow I just couldn’t feel right and could not sleep at night, which made me awfully nervous, and nothing I would eat seem ed to ugree with me. "I began reading about this Tanlac when you first came here, but did not decide to try the medicine until I talked with a friend of mine who had actually used it. Ho said it was the best thing he had ever taken, and that was suffi cient proof for me. ”1 have just finished the first bottle and came here this morning, not only to buy the second bottle, but to tell you just what it hiis done for me. I began enjoying my meals from tile first few doses. My nervousness is gone and I can sleep like a child, and always wake up in the morning ready for breakfast and feeling refreshed. I am very fond of onions, but was almost afraid to eat them, because they always disagreed with me so. I could taste them for hours afterwarii. I ate one for dinner the other day and it agreed with me perfectly, and I felt no bad effects whatsoever. I tell you I am beginning to feel like a different man, nnd am always going to keep this Tanlac on hand. It lias done me more good than anything else in the medicine line l have ever taken. 1 certainly do rec ommend it to my friends. It is really remarkable.” Tanlac is sold exclusively in Nownnn by Odom Drug Co. Tanlac is said ex clusively in Moreland by L. S. & A. 11. Young.—Adv. The Story of Thanksgiving. Of all the religious festivals of the year Thanksgiving is the only one that is for all the people. Christmas and Easter and the whole series of Christian festivals are for Christians only. The Jews have their Rosh Hoshonu and their passover. The Mohammedans among us have their Ramadan, and even the Chinese have their feast days, which they observe in their own pecu liar manner. Each religion has its own, but there is one Thanksgiving day for all. when all, of whatever faith, can, in their own way, call on God and praise Jesus or Mohammed or Buddha. Nov. 18, 1787, was our first National Thanksgiving Day, ordained by the Act of the Continental Congress und pro claimed by George Washington. The day was set apart, in the words of the resolution, to express gratitude that God had been pleased to “smile on us in the prosecution of a just and neces sary war for the defense nnd establish ment of our unalienable rights and lib erty.” The Constitution had just been adopt ed, and before the Act setting apart this day of thanksgiving had been final ly passed there h id been not a little discussion in Congress about the pro priety of the President’s asking people to give thanks for a Constitution for which some of them were not thankful. It was later that the last Thursday in November came to be the day chosen, when no marked event indicated anoth er day, and the thanks of the nation, unitea nder the Constitution, were ex pressed on Nov. 28, 1789. Since that day the custom has never been omitted entinly, although until the Civil War it was only occasionally observed, ex cept in New England. It was our Civil War which brought the people to a new sense of national oneness, and since 1864 the President of the United States has annually issued a Proclamation of thanksgiving. But what President or prophet or sage in 1861 could have dreamed that half a century later the lines of such a proclamation would go out into all the world.’ Chamberlain's Tablets. This is a medicine intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation. It is meeting with much success und rapidly gaining in favor and popularity. Is America’s Day Eaory .1. IIk>«"'. Di i you ever see the sun rise out of the ocean’.' For nearly four hours the dawn of Thanksgiving day has been feeling its way westward across the sea before it breaks on America. Half a league onward, the gray light creeps over the unhabitable waste of waters. The new faint light cohorts of outriders are scouting ahead of the monarch >un. They are seeking the coast of Maine, feeling for the Cape of Hntteras E'or this is to be a great day in Amenta. If the sun were a god, marching over the Atlantic spares, one would put those words in his mouth: “You ships on which I Hash, I am not content with you alone, nor with you light houses, which 1 now touch with my spears of sunbars. I seek a continent of grate ful human dwelling. 1 gild church spires, burnish the white walls of great cities, gleam in farm ,| house windows, the homes of men. It is not a day of toil, but of thankful, joyous rest. I will march over the vast areas of mighty States, cross rivers and lakes, climb the Saharas and beyond, before 1 slip again into the Pacific ocean. For this is a day set apart to me. Men are waiting, out of harness, for the sunbeams. I acknowledge their tokens. I make the American flag beautiful everywhere in my blue sky, thousands of flags dipping to give thanks. I hear the ringing of bells, the shouts of play, the laughter of kinsmen greeting kinsmen, and the voice of the nation's prayer.” But the sun is no god. A day is merely a stretch of hours. There is a Maker of the sun who trains it to be but the servant of His children. There is an All-seeing Eye which views us at our grateful offices. Let us try to think of it that way. Then the day has a meaning. Thinking of it all in that way, what a sublime day it is! A whole youthful nation with uplift bands and merry hearts. This nation has been, at times, in tears. To-day it bursts into luugh- ter and the sound of thankness—the fragrance of a feast fills the air. It is a very festival of charity, when none is proud or selfish, when the poor are not forgotten. Have you ever watched the clouds awaking by mists rising by the ad vancing son? What a spectacle it would be if, from a star, one could witness this uprising of sun-touched vapor from valley to plain across a continent. So does the nation’s praise arise with incense of thanksgiving. Remember that, by this figure, we are seeking to make our answering adora tion visible to our minds. And there is no beauty in a sunset except if there be clouds to take on the gliding. So may the evening be, of this glad day, for "The Lord God is our sun and shield.” When the day is done may heaven’s blessings, yet to be sent us, be more than the evening stars for multitude. Stars on stars, yet the light from many a star is so distant that it has never reached us. But it is on the way. Went to the Hospital. C. E. Blanchard, postmaster at Blan chard, Cal., writes: “I had kidney trou ble so bad I had to go to the hospital. Foley’s Kidney Pills were recommended to me and they completely cured me. f cannot speak too highly of them.’ Sufferers in every State have had sim ilar benefit from this standard remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It banishes backache, stiff joints, swollen muscles and all the various symptoms of weakened or diseased kidneys. Lee Drug Co. WOMEN OF GEORGIA. Pains, Weakness, Nerves. Augusta, Georgia.—"I hare had it in mind to send yon my testimonial of ! what great benefit your ‘ Favorite Pr>*. | scription’ has been to rue, and au* 1 pleased to do so now. ’’ 1 experienced all the diseomiorts arising from my delicate state, such as morning sickness, heavy, dragging, bearing-down pains, extreme weakness, excited nerves, anil in general I was quite miserable. My husband realizing rny state and knowing what Dr. Pierce's medicines has done for other women bought six bottles, nnd with the bast assurance I can say that till of my physical condition changed for tint better.”—Mrs. s. K., Shackleford, 815 Murbury St., Augusta, Ga. If you are a sufferer, If your daugh ter, mother, sister need help, get Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription in liquid or tablet form at any medicine dealer's to-day. Then address Doctor Pierce, Invalids’ Hotel, 663 Main tit., Buffalo, N.Y., and receive confidential advice that will not cost you a penny. To-day is the day. A book on Woman's Dis eases also sent free. Ur. Pierce's P'easant Pellets are the original little liver pllLs, first put up nearly BU years ago. They regulate and Invigorate stomach, liver and bow els. Much imitated but never equaled. Suirnr-coatcd and easy to take as candy. Buy now I Avoid a headache 1 J. F. A term in office will kill the leform bug. in most cases EVERY MARRIED COUPLE and nil who contemplate marriase should own this complete book of Life—The "Common Scnsu Medical Adviser," by It. V. Pierce, M. D. It unfolds the secrets of married hnppincss, so often rerouted too late. No book iiitn it to bo had at nny price. 100S paves—bound in cloth. Sold formerly for $1.60. We can only mention u few of the chapters here: The Mechanism of Life, History of Mnrriave, Advice for Mother and babe. Nervous Troubles. Sex, Hygiene, An atomy. Physiology, Medicine, etc. Special Oder: — For a limited time wo wdll send one copy for 5 dimes to pay coBt of wrap ping and mailing, to any reader of this paper. Address GGJ Main St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Lost—A Boy! Not kidnapped by bandits and hidden in a cave to weep and starve and rouse a nation to frenzied searching. Were that the case, one hundred thousand men would rise to the rescue, if need be. Unfortunately, the losing of the lad is without any dramatic excitement, though very sad and very real. The fact is, his father lost him. Be ing too busy to sit with him at the fire side and answer his trivial questions during the years when fathers are the only heroes of the boys, he let go his hold upon him. Yes, his mot ter lost him. Being much engrossed in her tea3, dinners and club programmes, she let the maid hear the boy say his prayers, and thus her grip slipped and the boy was lost to his home. Aye, the church lost him. Being so much occupied with sermons for the wise and elderly who pay the bills, and having good care for his dignity, the ministers and elders were unmindful of the human feelings of the boy in the pew, and made no provision in sermon or song or manly sport for his boyish ness, and so the church and many sad- hearted parents are now looking earn estly for the lost boy. Beware of Cheap Substitutes. In these days of keen competition it is important that the public should see that they get Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and not take substitutes sold for the sake of extra profit. Chamber lain’s Cough Remedy has stood the test and been approved for more than forty years. Obtainable everywhere. Do Not Gripe We have a pleasant) laxative that will do just what you want it to do. , We sell thousands of them and we have never seen a better remedy for the bowels. Sold only by us, 10 cents. John R. Cates Drug Co. Saved s Life WE SELL THE BEST GLASS TRADE THE MAJESTIC RANGE “I want to tell you what wonderful benefit I have re ceived from the use of Thedford’s Black-Draught,” writes Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky. “It certainly has no equal for la grippe, bad colds, liver and stomach troubles. I firmly believe Black-Draught saved my little girl’s life. When she had the measles, they went in on her, but one good dose of Thedford’s Black-Draught made them break out, and she has had no more trouble. I shall never be without BUck-DraugHT ® in my home.” For constipation, indigestion, headache, dfzzi- ^ ness, malaria, chills and fever, biliousness, and all similar £ ailments, Thedford’s Black-Draught has proved itself a safe, fi reliable, gentle and valuable remedy. # If you suffer from any of these complaints, try Black- • Draught. It is a medicine of known merit Seventy-five ^ years of splendid success proves its value. Good for ^ young and old. For sale everywhere. Price 25 cents. ^ ^ CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY CO. CURRENT SCHEDULES. Oriffin ... .. Chattanooga Cedartown. . . Columbus ... ARRIVE FROM 10*7 a. a. ... 1 Jiu p. M. . . 8:43 A. M ... 0:40 A M. 6-Mr.u. Griffin Chattanooga Ced&rtown Columbui ... DEPART FOR 6:45 A. M. 11:01 A. M. 7 20 r. M. , . 7 .55 A. M. 1 .40 P. M. 0:16 P.M B. T. Thompson T. F. Shackelford J. A. Hunter H. A. Hall L. B. Mann Jim Kilgo Mrs. Jack Powell W. H. Reynolds Sanders Gibson Mike Powell C. A. Payne W. G. Post H. C. Glover Guy Cole J. B. Hutchens A. A. Passolt Mrs. H. W. Seibe Mrs. W. W. Spence E Phone 81 Newnan , Ga. FARMERS’ Supply Store It was with many doubts and fears that we all started in to make this crop. Both the mer chant and farmer had to go strong on faith—faith in each other. We have struggled up to this good hour, and now see that we have been greatly blessed. Hope, too, we can see better times ahead for us all. We have stocked our store with the things that our customers need, and at the lowest prices cash can command. We are still headquarters for supplies for the farm and home. We want to mention especially the following articles you will need— “Star Brand” Shoes Are Better. See us on shoes for the entire family. Work Shirts, Undershirts, Work Pants, etc. Also, bagging and ties. Special prices to ginners. Georgia Seed Rye, Barley, Wheat and Oats. Flour, Flour, Flour! “Desoto” is the best Flour for the money that you can buy. Old-fashioned Cuba Molasses. Come to see us. You are always welcome. Hitch your mules and horses in our wagon yard and store your bundles with us. T. G. 'Phone 147. YOURS TO PLEASE, e sons Corner Madison and Jefferson Streets. Ask these good people what they say about the Majestic Range. You will have no more trouble when you make up your mind to get a Majestic. THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. Here are some of our customers—we haven’t space to mention all. P. F. Cuttino Robt. Orr R. J. Stewart G. T. Stocks T. A. Hutchens C. J. Barron E. R. Barrett J. P. Jones Miss Mary Bolton We would like to mention others, but space is limited. —a»v usbCOVcRf Or.King's New LifePilla Will Surelv Stoo Thai Couoh. The best in the world.