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County News Items
Interesting Facts Gathered During the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.
SHARPSBURG.
We regret to chronicle the death of
Mrs. Angie North, V’hich occurred at
her home here on Tuesday night of
last week, after an illness of several
weeks. Funeral services were con
ducted at the home by her pastor, Rev.
J. H. Cowart, after which the body
was laid to rest in the churchyard here.
Deceased is survived by her aged com
panion and six children, viz: Mark
North and Jeff North, of Texas; W. A.
North, Mesdames Ella Hardy and
Maude Williams and Miss Eva Nosth,
of this place.
Our community wbb bIbo shocked and
grieved to learn of the sudden death of
Mrs. Emma Lassettcr, which occurred
at her home near here Wednesday
morning, iBt inBt. Mrs. LasBetter was
with one of her daughters when death
came. After funeral services, con
ducted by Rev. J. H. Cowart at the
Baptist church, her remains were in
terred in the cemotery here. Mrs.
Lassettcr is survived by her husband
and thirteen children; also by several
brothers and siBters.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fuller, from near
Gay, are visiting the letter's father,
Mr. W. H. Spradlin.
Mr. J. H. Bridges and son, Wright,
of Raymond, woro the guests of rela
tives here Sunday.
Mrs. Hubert Rawiszer and baby, who
have been visiting relatives at Omaha,
are at home again.
MrB. M. A. Ramsey, of Atlanta, ac
companied by little Julia Askew, wore
the guesta of MrB. S. W. Glass Satur
day and Sunday.
Mr. W. L. McLean went to Atlanta
Thursday to have his eyes examined.
He waB accompainod by Mr. J. R.
Brown.
Mrs. Theo McDonald and Sidney Mc
Lean attended Sunday-school at Ebe-
nr zer Sunday.
March 9th.
GRANTVILLE.
BY MRS. L. r. WINTER.
Much to the regret of her many
friends here, Miss Wallace has resigned
her position in the school here and re
turned to Atlanta. The management
of the school has been fortunate in se
curing Miss Amie Milligan, of Jackson,
Ala., to take Miss Wallace’s place,
and the latter has entered upon her
duties, much to the satisfaction of
both patrons and pupils.
The entertainment given some time
Bince by Mrs. Moreland’s music class
was so satisfactory that she has been
asked to repeat it. This will be done
at an early date, due announcement of
which will be given. Additional num
bers will be placed on the program.
The Woman’s Missionary Society
held its regular monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. S. E. Leigh Monday
afternoon. The devotional exercises
were led by Mrs. P. A. Kellett, and
the program carried out waB of much
interest to those in attendance.
Mrs. Jeter and the family of Mr. and
Mrs. Cline have moved to the Word
place, two miles out from Grantville,
where Mr. Cline will farm this year.
Rev. R. M. Dixon, of Barnesville,
spent Tuesday night with his father-in-
law, Mr. J. O. Sewell. Tuesday after
noon Mr. Dixon buried an infant at
Lone Oak.
Mrs. S. E. Leigh entertained infor
mally a small company of friends at her
home on Sunday at an elegant dinner.
Among those present were Rev. and
MrB. P. A. Kellett and children, MiBseB
Lilia and Willie Leigh, of Newnan, and
Rev. and Mrs. L. P. Winter.
Mibb Janie Nall has returned from a
visit of several weeks among friends
and relatives in Elberton. She was ac-
ompanied to Elberton by little Jennie
Ray Nall.
Tuesday was warm and Bhowery,
with lightning and thunder; Wednes
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A Sunny Disposition ; •.
in the morhirijp^
follows the use of V |
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(VtoLeatica
the night before ^
The laxative tablet ?
with the pleasant taste
We have the exclusive
selling rights fijr this
great laxative
7719 IR&xaJUL Store
JOHN R. CATES DRUG CO.
THE REXALL STORE
ONLV THE square ones.
PESCRVgL THE reoUNP ONES
FAIR. AND
SQUARE C
We have made money in the grocery business be
cause of a policy that has found favor with the folks
who appreciate good food, attractive prices and polite
service. Our clean, fresh stock of table joys will find
favor in your home.
TWO ’PHONES—22
Jas. M. Wadsworth
West Side Court Square
day we have a cold wave on, with high
west wlndB. Such iB the weather’s bill
of fare these days.
His numerous friends are glad to see
Mr. T. M. Zellars out again, after an
indisposition of several days.
Mr. Clyde Lambert and family are
now occupying the Jeter home.
Mr. Geo. Weaver, who was for some
weeks a visitor in the holne of Mr.
Glenn Arnold, has returned to Utica,
N. Y.
March 8th.
MADRAS.
Rev. Thos. M. .Elliott filled his regu
lar appointment here Saturday and
Sunday, preaching two interesting ser
mons.
The sick of our community are all
convalescing. The whooping cough has
about subsided.
Our farmers are growing impatient
about their farm work. No need to
worry. You will have ample time to
plant all the cotton that should be
planted. This continued rainy weather
may prove a blessing in diBgulse.
Misses Ruby and M. A. Cates spent
Beveral days recently with Raymond
relatives.
Miss Lula Cook, of Cedar Creek, was
the week-end guest of Miss Hyacinth
Cook.
Mr. Errett Hayes, of DodBon, at
tended services at JoneB Chapel Sun
day.
Miss Laura Arnold entertained a few
friends very pleasantly at her home
Saturday evening. “Rook” was the
amusement feature of the evening.
Misses Othera Spraggins and Mary
Willie Estes, two of Newnan’s charm
ing young ladies, were guests of Mrs.
C. F. Wood on Sunday laBt.
Born, on the 4th jnst., to Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Ferrell—a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ferrell and Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Wortham, of Newnan,
spent Sunday with Mr. and MrB. L. S.
Whittemore.
Mrs. Susan Ashcraft, who has been
Bpending .the winter with Mr. and MrB,
W. T. Moore, left last week for Grant
ville, where she will'remain some time
with relatives.
MisB Mattie Wilson, who haB been
spending several days with Palmetto
relatives, returned home last week.
Miss Mattie Bowen, of Newnan, waB
the gueBt of Madras friends the past
week.
Mr. Ewen Chandler and sister, MisB
Clyde, of New Hope community, were
Sunday gueBta qf Misses Ella and An
nie Lou Lane.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Hyde and Mr.
and MrB. Preston Atchison, of Newnan,
spent Sunday in Madras.
Rev. S. D. Cremean, of Atlanta, was
in Madras a few days laBt week.
The honor roll of our Bchool for Feb
ruary is as follows: First grade, Fran
cis Coggin; third grade, Wm. Robert
son; fourth grade, Georgia Coggin, Jas.
Wise; fifth grade, Caroline Arnold,
Amma Cook; sixth grade, Nancie Ar
nold, LaTrelle Cook, Elizabeth Wise;
seventh grade, Annie Lou Lane, Jennie
Belle Brown, Ella Mae Ferrell.
March 8th.
Communicated.
A Card.
To the voters of Coweta county: I
had hoped to' see personally all the
voters of the cour ty, but I now fear
that this will be impossible. I there
fore take this means of informing those
whom 1 fail to see as to my qualifica
tions and platform.
I regard high Christian character as
a necessary qualification for thiB posi
tion, and on this point I am willing to
abide by the verdict of my neighbors,
and any others who may know me.
As to church relations, I am a Meth
odist, and have Berved as steward on
Turin circuit for five years past.
As to educational qualifications, I am
a graduate of Centenary College, (Lou
isiana,) and Vanderbilt University,
(Tennessee), holding the degrees of
A. B., A. M. and Ph.D.
As to experience, I taught for twenty
years at various schools and colleges,
and have been on the County Board of
Education for five years, as set forth
in my announcement.
My father was a Confederate soldidr.
I waB born and reared in Mississippi,
and have lived in Georgia twelve years.
I ask for your votes upon the follow
ing platform—
1. I believe that the office of County
Superintenaent of Education is the
most important office in the county,
and, if elected, I will so arrange my
business as to give it my undivided at
tention.
MORELAND.
The Moreland Dramatic Club will
stages 6-act play, “Lone Star,” Fri
day evening, March 17, at the audi
torium, for the purpose of raising
money with which to pay off the stage
debt. Much enthusiasm is being shown
by those interested in this worthy
cause, and a big success is anticipated.
The play iB by the author (Oliver P.
Parker) who wrote “The Winning of
Latane Cashton,” which was given by
our club laBt fall, and which proved
such a great success. The caet is
follows—
Arthur Fairmour—Prof. S. R. Brat
cher.
Mrs. Fairmour—Miss Bessie Camp.
Helen Fairmour—Miss Lois Young.
Judge Swiftbanks—Mr. D. C. Owens,
Jack Carroll—Prof. H. 0. William
son. .
Mrs. Carroll—Mrs. S. R. Bratcher.
Rosa Carroll—MrB. J. W. Cole.
Mr. Grigsby—Mr. L. M. Chambliss.
Mrs. Grigsby—Miss Bessie Williams,
Blarney Redmon—Mr. R. V. Webb, jr.
Handy—Mr. John R. Bexley.
Ripp—Mr. Leonard Spratling.
Jolly—MisB Jennie Camp.
For sale only by J. F. Lee Drug Co.
Take a dose of Penslar
Liver Saline before break
fast and you will feel
good all day. Stimulates
the liver and kidneys.
Attractions at The Strand.
The program at The Strand for the
coming week contains several treats
for lovers of good photoplays.
Monday the famous actress, Valeska
Suratt, will be featured in the great
Fox triumph, “The Soul of Broadway,”
ono of the biggest features ever filmed.
Miss Suratt is a popular favorite with
theatre-goers everywhere. In “The
Soul of Broadway” she wears $100,000
worth of gowns, or an average of a
different gown for every 40 feet of
film.
Tuesday the fifth chapter of “The
Strange Case of Mary Page” will be
shown, featuring Edna Mayo and Hen
ry B. Walthall. This chapter contains
many surprises.
The big Selig Red Seal masterpiece,
’Thou Shall Not Covet,” will be
Wednesday’s offering, with Kathlyn
Williams and Tyrone Powers featuring.
A big story of shipwreck, containing
many aenBational happenings, and con'
ceded to be among the best ever pro
duced by the Selig company.
Thursday fearless Helen Holmes in
the greatest of all railroad pictures.
“The Girl and the Game,” the serial
which never grows tiresome.
Friday Metro will present Miss- Em
ily Stevens, the popular emotional ac-
tress, (now starring in the Broadway
success, “The Unchastened Woman,”)
in the great feature, “The House of
Tears, ” a picture said to be up to the
high standard set by the great photo
play, “The Soul of a Woman,” in
which Miss Stevens starred, and which
waB pronounced by many to be the
best of its kind ever shown in Newnan.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank our friends for the
many acts of kindness and words of
sympathy in our great bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Trammell.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Fry.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears
the
Signature of
2. 1 believe that the places for the
superintendent is in the schools and
school communities of the county, look
ing after the various phases of educa
tional work; and, if elected, I will
spend the greater part of my time in
this part or the work.
3. I am in hearty sympathy with the
farm demonstration work, and if elected,
will actively co-operate with the agentB
of this work to improve rural condi
tions.
I hope that both of my opponents
will commit themselves to this plat
form, and we may then rest assured
that this office will not be sidetracked
or made a side Usue.
Respectfully,
, B. M. Di
Drake.
Communicated.
Uncle Seab Moore Appeals to His
Friends.
I am physically and financially unable
to make a canvass of the county, and
earnestly aBk my friends and fellow-
citizens to remember me on March 22
when they go to cast their votes for
County Treasurer. I am an old soldier,
having served three years in the Con
federate army. Very truly.
John S. (Seaborn) Moore.
Saving money is an art, but it can
be acquired by anyone who wants to
learn.
of
Harry Matthews Again to Manage
Newnan Baseball Team,
The directors of the Newnan Base-
ball Association announce that they
have closed with Harry Matthews to
manage the, team again this season
Harry is at present in Valdosta, where
he is coaching the Atlanta pitchers
and otherwise acting as chief repreeen'
tative of Chas. Frank, the bosB of the
"Crackers.” The signing of Matthews
will be welcome newB to local faun,
who believe the old boy capable
landing another pennant for Newnan
Under the terms of the contract he is
to report here about April 10, and will
begin immediately shaping his team
for the 1916 season.
This promises to be a banner year for
the Georgia-Alabama league, which be
gins its fourth Besson under the sanc
tion of organized baseball. The per
sonnel of the league is the same as last
season, viz: Newnan, LaGrange, Grif
fin and Rome, Ga., and Anniston and
Talledega, Ala. lnnis Brown, sporting
editor of the Atlanta Journal, is presi
dent of the league this year, succeed
ing C. A. Brunner, of Talledega. The
season opens May 8 and closes July 22.
T. G. Farmer, jr., president, T. j!
Fisher, vice-president, and T. S. Par
rott, secretary and treasurer, are offi
cers of the Newnan Baseball Associa
tion, having been elected at a recent
meeting.
New Spring Suits
Sport Coats and Skirts
Twenty-five new arrivals in suits. They are
wonderful values. You will have to see them
to fully appreciate the materials, workmanship
and styles that we are showing. Gabardines,
poplins, mannish serges, black and white
checks and taffetas trimmed with serge.
They are priced—
$12.50, $15, $16.50, $19.75, $22.50
New Sport Skirts
$5
Black and white English checks
with plain green trimmings. Gol-
fines in tan and gray, white cordu
roys, two styles at $4 and $5.
New Sport Coats
$5.98 tO$H)
The season’s greatest fad, and one
that is practical and economical.
They are of white chinchilla and
white corduroy with black trim
mings, and black and white checks
with green trimmings.
PARKS & ARNOLD
The Ladies* Store. Phone Us Your Wants
PHOIME 109
Bohannon’s Hardware
We have on hand a large stock of all kinds of hardware, that we bought be
fore the tremendous advance in prices, and can sell you many things at less than
the wholesale price.
A FEW OF THEM ARE—
Plowstocks, the best $1.25
Cotton collars .75
Leather front collars .85
Plowlines, (Hutcheson’s) .25
Singletrees $ .25
Wagon singletrees, each .75
Forges, each__ T 7.00
Anvils 6.00
Poultry wire, 4 and 5 feet, per roll $3 and $3.50
Our line of Blowers, Forges, Anvils, Hammers, Cleavers, Hardies and Tongs
is still complete and at the before-the-war prices.
LANDRETH’S GARDEN SEED
W. R. Bohannon
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