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NEWNAN NEWS.
VOL. VI.
NEWNAN, GA., FRIDAY. MARCH 23. 1906.
NO. 50
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NEWNAN NEWS !
Special
Term of Superior
Court.
Adjourned Term.
Ordered that an adjourned term
' of court be held, beginning on the
Superior Court adjourned last 5th Monday in April, 1906.
Saturday, after a two weeks ses- j Traverse and talles jurors who
sion, to meet in adjourned term on j served during last week of the
April doth, l!Mio. During the March term are ordered to serve
March term both civil and criminal ilt the adjourned term,
dockets were cleared ol a number (irand jurors drawn to serve at
ot eases, but the number remain- the adjourned term are as follows:
ing on the dockets justifies the Jack Powell, F T Meacham, Hen
holding of a special term. Taylor, S I. Whatley,W .1 L Hern-
Several big eases disposed of at don, .1 1> Simms, J A Phillips, T
March term occupied much of the |-; Cellars. W I' Waldrop,.! A
court’s time and the number of
small cases disposed of was not as
large as usual.
Lubie Stephen! Sentenced to Hung.
Imbie Stephens, the negro tried
for the murder of Simon Seroggin, 1
the old negro who was killed in i
the Fourth district, was found
guilty of murder and sentenced to
be hanged on Friday, April ‘-’Tilt. |
between the hours of H>:00 a. m.j
and 4:00 p. m. Fred Grimes,
Stephens' accomplice in Hit* com
mission of the crime, was senten
ced to the penitentiary for life dur
ing the lirst week of court.
Hunter, A II Voting, <! () Hailey,
I. T Moses, T (i Hurpco, Frank
Wilkinson, T N Byruin, A Pope,
.1 D Johnson, Judson Harris, S R
('rain, (’ll Newton, l> I! Lambert,
Z Christopher, TJ Wilson,.! W
Willcoxon. A S Carmical. .1 I!
Walker, M 15 Lambert, <i P Hurst,
(hveii Steed.
Sonoia.
Miss Olcstelle MoLuroy, of Nvwtmti,
was in St'iioiii Friday and Saturday
Miss McLeroy lias many admirers here
wlio appreciate her marked talent for
oratory.
Charlie Kirkland spent last week here
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. .1, C. Carmichael, of Gilmore, is
, visiting her parents at this place.
Mr. John Askew, who is a candidate
for tax receiver, was mingling with his
trust; defendant dis- Senoiti friends last Thursday.
Walter Carmichael, who is a student
nt Emory College, was at home fora
short visit several days ago.
Jackson, assault with in- y, p, Knloe and H H. Harrison at-
.Summary of Business Disposed of Last Week.
State vs Sam Holland, murder;
nol pros,set!.
State vs 1*1 W Sattenvhite, lar
ceny after
charged.
State vs All'Green, Luke McCoy
and i'ld
Complimentary to an April Bride.
Miss Katie Arnall was tin* pret
ty hostess at a party last Thursday
night given to .Miss Alma Salbide,
whose wedding to Mr. Clarence
Ivestler will be one of the most in
torosting social events of April.
The party was the most unique,
ns well as pretty affair of the sea
son. Miss Arnall received her
guests in a dainty gown of yellow
elaborately trimmed; and Miss
Salbide. with her brunette beauty,
was striking in a white broadcloth
suit, trimmed in bine and the
sheerest of lingerie waists.
The house was very attractive
with its decorations in yellow.
The game of hearts was played
--the score being kept by drop
ping yellow lion bons in a liny yel
low bag. The lirst prize, a beauti
ful silver belt, was won
Ysabol Salbide; and tin
man's prize, a pearl handle knife,
was won by Mr. Cleveland <>rr.
Miss Salbide was presented with a
special prize, a beautiful box of
lingerie and sachet; while Mr.
Kcstler was given a pretty tie.
In the dining-room, where an
Mr. lb ('. Moore and family are
planning a trip to Florida and will
probably leave for the Land of
Flowers about the lirst of April.
Miss Mollie Rowel, who spent
Hie winter in Florida, arrived
Tuesday on a visit to her brother,
and family.
Miss Etta Conklc, of Atlanta,
the popular trimmer at Miss Fan
nie Unit’s store, has returned to
New nan for the season.
plants, and in the dining room,
where the supper was served, tin
color scheme was pink. The tubh
presented a rich and beautiful ef
fect with a mass of poach blossoms (* a p( r |\ \v |> mv ,
for a centerpiece, and in several
courses of the menu the color
motif was visably brought out.
The supper w as characterized by
the good taste that marks all the
entertainments given in Mrs.
('amp's hospitable home.
Those present were: Misses Net
tie Oit, Kate Snead, Katie Arnall,
Hcssic Powell, Sadie May I’owel.
Julia May Hackney and Kate
Favor: Messrs, Raw sou I lent, I lob
(>rr, ('icyeland Oit, Jack Powell,
Frank Lee and P. (i. Stanley .
Clearing; the Jail.
tent to murder; plea of guilty of tended divine service nt Turin last Sun-
stabbing entered by Green and day and heard Rov. O. O’N. Maitindale
Jackson; Jackson was lined #50
and costs, or <S months in chain-
gang. All' Green was fined SOU and
costs, or 10 months in ohaingang;
McCoy was not brought to trial.
State vs Will Harper, murder;
day and heard Rov. O. O'N
preuoli.
Mrs. \V. E. Jones and little daughter
\ came over from Woolsey last week and
were the guests for a lew days of the
former’s mother, Mrs. G. W. Perdue,
i Unole •'Doe” Hailey 1ms been recently
^ tried and adjudged insane. Hi* was car-
. ried to the State Sanatorium, at Milluil-
guilty ol voluntary manslaughter; Kevill0) rt f ,. w flliys 8ill0 „
six years in penitentiary. Misses Eunice Stroud, of Baruesvillr,
State VS Roll Ball, assault with and Clyde Boynton, of Giillin, were the
intent to murder; guilty of shoot- popular guests of Mrs. J. S. Shepherd
ing at another; #(50 and costs, or lftKt wo,,l{-
.. , . Misses Mary
Id months in ohaingang.
State vs Henry Bailey, misde
meanor; not guilty.
State vs John Wesley, burglary;
verdict with recommendation to
misdemeanor punishment; #100
lint* reduced to #75, or Pi mouths
in eliaingang.
and Edith Culpepper
spent Inst week with their aunt, .Miss
Mattie Culpepper, at Fort McPherson.
Mr. W. T. Nolan 1ms returned to his
home in Arkansas, after a two week's
visit to his brothers in Heuoia.
Miss Charlie Maude Hamilton was in
Atlanta Sunday of last week, the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Guy Butler.
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Lovelace .>
Salmagundi Club.
Mrs. J. T. Kirby was the charm
>y Miss ing hostess of (lit* Salmagundi Club
gentle Thursday afternoon at her lovely
home on Temple A venue.
The house presented a prctl,\
appearance with its cut Mowers,
ferns and pot plants. Tin* score Mrs.'I'. P. Zellars has returned
cards were the shape of four leaf to her home in Palmetto, alter a
clovers, with a tiny head in the delightful visit to Mr. and Mrs.
center, edged with gold and tied George Wynn.
Miss P.lla G. Dillard, of Lynch
burg, Va., a noice of Major !>. P.
Wood roof, is the guest of Major
and Mrs. Wood roof.
Mrs. Wade Dent and littU
daughter, Helen, left Siltnr<lay for
New York for a visit of several
weeks to M r. I lent.
Mrs. Ham Banks has as her
guests Ibis week Miss P.dna Fred
crick, of Marsludv ille, and Miss
Rile.v. of Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs. C. lb Turner, of
Carrollton, spent. Friday and Sat
urday l lie guests of Major and Mrs.
W. A. Turner.
Sheriff Brown has been clearing
the jail ol prisoners since court
adjourned and lias reduced tin*
number in confinement to five.
Fred Grimes was carried to Bis
ing Faw n last Tuesday. Sam Lowe
and (Men Grillin were placed in the.
county eliaingang. Balcigh Parks,
a live year convict, was turned
over by the Stale to lliis county
mid was also placed in the gang.
Sam Owens, Hubert Ball, A If
Green, I’.d Jackson and John Wes
ley paid their lines and went free.
All the above named prisoners are
negroes.
Will Harper, sentenced to six
years in penitentiary, lias appealed
fora new trial through his after
neys, W. G. Post and W. (’.
\\ right. Liihic Stephens,sentenced
to be hanged on April li71li, lias
appealed for a new trial. Attor
ney W. L. Stallings is his lawyer.
Motions in these eases will be
heard by Judge It. W. Freeman
on April .tillli, ;d tin* special term
of court called for that. date.
Mrs. II. W. Dent, and children
a delight fill visit,
j.l.T. Kirby.
Miss Belle
to Mr. and Mrs.
elaborate course luncheon was , with green ribbon.
served, yellow was the prevailing An interesting game of dominoes u . ft Wednesday for Atlanta, after
color. In the center of the table was played—tin* top scorer being
were quantities of jonquils resting presented with a pair of silk
on a centerpiece of hand-made gloves. The consolation was a
lace. The place cards were the pretty pair of white hose. i Miss Belle \ ernon King arrived
daintiest little wedding slippers Mr. Aslin added to the pleasure * lom<> b 1 htn.v, ultci spending lido-
edged with gold. The same color j of the occasion with his delightful bglillul winter in Koine, (ta.
music. Mrs. .1. J. Goodrum is on a visit
An appetizing salad course and j to her daughter, Mrs. I.G. Me
hot tea was served. Quite a mini- Crory, at College Park,
ber were present.
motif continued throughout the
delicious menu, from the grape
fruit in the lirst course to the
orange ice in the last. Unique
boxes filled with yellow bon bons,
containing the ring, thimble and
dime, were drawn for. Miss Kate
Snead drew the ring, Miss Ysabol
Euchre Club.
Mrs. FJlison Richards entertain
ed the Much re Club most delight-
Salbide the dime and Miss Virginia j | u |ly Tuesday afternoon.
Two tables of six hand wore cu
rtate vs Harry Meacham, burg- J spending several days in Florida, before
buy; nolle pressed. returning to their home in Greensboro,
A K Martin vs II R Davies, I , Mrs. E. L. North and little daughter
(’: injunction; V S Hubbard, I ( ; loft some days ago for their new home
made party defendant in this case.
R H Sullivan vs II R Davies, T
C; injunction; AY S Hubbard, '1' C,
made party defendant.
in New Orleans, Mr. North having been
put in charge of Martin &, Hoytt’s large
publishing business there.
His friends will be pleased to learn
that Rev. W. P. Hemphill, of Gridin.
Olio Nelson vs II I! Davies, 1 < ; has sufficiently recovered from his re-
injunction; NY S Hubbard, T C, cent severe illness to be ont again,
made party defendant. ; Dr. and Mrs. NV. R. McCrary are
George G Bunn vs NY T Bunn; vi “ lti,, K ruIativ< ’ K ur Tifton.
, h . , . 1 Deputy sheriff T. J. Entrekin, has
alimony; defendant ordered to pay | rpceived ft $100 chGok and a very appro-
amount ol alimony due Jan. Ij c;iati v »* letter from the Brooks family at
Freeman the thimble. Miss Alma
Salbide drew a box of rice, which
was showered upon her.
Those* enjoying the pleasure of
the evening were: Misses Sadie
May Rowel, Mary I’arrott, Kate
Snead, Bessie Rowell, Julia May
Hackney, Virginia Freeman, Ysa- <Jnortre
bel Salbide and Alma Salbide;
Messrs. I. N. Oit, Bob Orr, M. R.
Dent, Frank Hughes, Cleveland
Orr, Jack Rowell, Frank Lee, John
Faver and Dr. Minerson Weems.
joyed. Mrs. Will Turner making
the highest, score, was presented
with a china lion bon dish. Mrs.
Barrow winning tin* second prize,
was given a pretty linen hundker
chief bag, hand embroidered. Mis.
Wynn drew the consola
tion, a dainty little china pitcher.
A delicious salad course was
served.
The next meeting
Mis. Will Turner.
Miss Sadie May Rowel will leave
Saturday for a visit to Miss Kditli
I’owel at Rerry, (la.
Mrs. Colquitt Carter spent Fri
day in Newnan, the guest of sister,
Mis. (lalhonn Hill.
Mrs. Lucy I’inson will leave
soon for a visit to her son and his
wife at ('ordelc.
Mrs.,!. 10. Dent, Jr., returned
Wednesday from a delightful visit,
In Atlanta.
sjient,
Miss Sadie May Rowe
Thursday in Atlanta.
Miss Frankie King spent Mon
will be with day in Atlanta.
Mrs. W. L. Stallings spent Fri
i day in Atlanta.
A Man in tho Case.’
A farce bearing the above cap
lion ns a title will In* presented at,
flu* Auditorium the evening ol
April 12th by a company compos
ed of Newnan young ladies. The
plu,\ will la* given for lienelif of
the local II. D. ('. Chapter. The
east includes Misses Kale Snead,
Liicilc Thompson, Katie Arnall,
Louise Reddy, Bessie Rowell, Vir
giniu Freeman and Sadie Mae
I’owel.
The Sans Souci Club.
Miss Ida Rowel entertained the
Sans Souci Club most delightfully
Friday afternoon. The violet color
scheme was beautifully carried out
in every detail from the score
cards through the menu.
After an interesting game
To tho Voters.
his work in capturing; dominos, the*
and thereafter pay #5 per month. Zebulon for
J C Newman, head of a family, j Parka. The $150 from the Governor
etal.vs Orr and Powell, injunc-1 wUl bo when tho party is convicted,
’ . , ,, ' , and there is said to be no doubt that tie
tion; continued until 5th Monday j wm be oouvioted Mr# Bntrekiu de .
ill April, lllOli. serves much creditfor liiseffective work
Ordered that all bills of indict- as deputy sheriff,
meat and special presentments re- The board of trustees of the Method
turned by Grand Jury at this term
of court, in which offense charged
is of grade of misdemeanor, be
transferred to City Court ol New
nan.
W F Thigpen was appointed X
P and Ex-Oflicio J P for 755th dis
trict, G. M. C B Grimes was ap
pointed to same office for 647th
district, to fill unexpired term oi
NV B Martin, resigned.
A H Freeman, George P Hod-
nett and L M McGee were re-ap
pointed County Registrars for a
term of two years, dating from
Jan. 1, 1905.
ist parsonage have decided to repair the
present parsonage, rattier than build a
new one. Several hundred dollars will
be spent for repairs, and no doubt,when
the work is completed, we will fail to
recognize it as being the same place.
Claude Grier, who lives up in the
Shakerag district of Fayette, killed a
hawk last week that measured 71 inches
fiom tip to tip.
“Children’s Day for Home Mis
sions” will be observed at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning, beginning at eleven
o’clock. A special program has
been prepared for the occasion,
which will take the place of the
usual morning service. The pub-
M H Couch, X W Collingsworth, ‘ ,
T TIT T ’ . y a . • , , he cordially invited to attend this
.1 NV Bowers and John M btnek- J
service.
land were appointed Jury Commis
sioners for a full term ot six years. * There will be service at eleven
from date. The Commissioners, o’clock and Holy Communion at
with exception of Mr. Collings- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church next'Spring St
worth, vyere re-elected. He sue- iSunday morning, conducted by supper,
ceeds G E Cranford as a member Rev. 'A . J. Moody. The public
of the body. cordially invited to the service.
guests were invited
in the dining room, where they
were seated at one large table,
Miss (iondrum io Entertain.
(>ne of the most delightful morn
ing affairs of the week will be tin*
party given Saturday b\ Miss I will be in Newnan every Sal-
Mar,y Goodrum in honor of Miss unlay until April 21st for the pm-
Kdna Frederick of Marshaiville, l’»HC of registering voters who wish
and Miss Riley of Atlanta, the <<> participate in the approaching
of charming guests of Mrs. Sam county primary. Registration for
Banks. Cm primary closes April 2lsf.
A coterie of young ladies will Registration books will be found
be invited and the party will be a : >» '".V office in the court house
At First Baptist Church.
The revival meetings in progress
at tile First, Baptist church are
arousing much interest. .Rev. VV.
L. Walker, an evangelist of un
usual power and ability, is doing
the preaching. Dr. Nmmully is
giving li is best efforts to tho meet
ingsr and Mr. I/. R. Gilroath, who
leads the singing, is rendering ex
collenf service.
The meetings will probably con
tinue through next week. Two
services are conducted "daily; the
morning service at 9:40 o’clock
and flic evening service at 7:40
o’clock. All the people of Newnan
and surrounding country are urged
to attend Hie meetings. All will
lx* welcomed; and all will be prof
it,oil by attending the services.
which was particularly bright and compliment to the guests of every Saturday until Hint date,
attractive with its lovelv decora- i ho,,OJ * i 11 V ' ' H ' Hu,,BABU » T ' (} ‘
Mrs. Kolb and little
attractive with its lovely decora
tions. The centerpiece was a
beautiful arrangement of the palest
blue hyacinths in
vase surrounded by a mass of
violets. Violets were scattered Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rope Bo-
over the table and at each plate a hannon.
Dr. and
of
Dodson
a tall crystal son > 01 Arkansas, are expect
ed soon on a visit to Mrs. Kolb’s
small vase of the same fragrant
llowers. The salad was served in
small violet baskets, and the
“sweet course” carried out further
the pretty color scheme. Staffed
dates and violet bon bons were
placed over the table in small crys
tal dishes and the whole occasion
was a compliment to the club mem
bers.
The next meeting will be with
Miss Marie Long.
Mrs. Sanders Gibson and chil
dren arrived home Saturday, after
a delightful visit to relatives in
NV'est Toccoi and *St. Augustine,
Fla.
AV. H. Hummurlin wont to Atlanta
last Saturday.
Miss Ora Copeland, who is teaching
school in Campbell county, visited rela
tives near Dobson lint Saturday and
Sunday.
Prof. Otis H. Dukee, of West Point,
Hpent the latter part of liiHt week with
hiH parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dukee,
near Happy Valley.
1 Quarterly conference wae held at An-
Mrs. Tullis, of Memphis, Tenn., j draws chapel last Saturday,
who has l>een the guest of her sis- j Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holmee visited
ter, Mrs. J. J. Cruse, for two ■ tlie •atter’e parente Saturday night and
weeks, returned to her home Sat- Sunday.
unlay.
Miss Susie Barr, Miss Conic
Loftin and Mr. Will Gearrcld went
to Atlanta Saturday to witness the
performance of Sarah Bernhardt.
Mrs. J. S, Miller has been
Bird Supper.
Mr. .foh n Faver entertained
Monday evening at the home of, -VHS. ,1. » ( aimer lias Been in
his sister, Mrs. T. L. Camp, on disposed this week, to the regret
at a delightful bird of numerous friends.
I Miss Nelie Lou Walton has been ——
1 he house was very attractive , at home for several days with an 1 He* Anderson, Dentist; Salbide
with vases ol flowers and pot I attack of grippe. j Building. tl
There will be a farmerH meeting at
the district oourt Iiouhc, near Mr. C. T.
•Sewell's next Saturday afternoon.
Owing to the heavy ruinfull Inst Sun
day and Monday old Cedar Creek was
higher Monday afternoon than it law
been in several years.
Ed Copeland, who h«« pneumonia, is
improving.
Mrs. C. F. Tarleton, who has been ill
for »i veial week.-,, i, much better.
Whoelor Memorial Day.
The Wheeler memorial occasion,
in Atlanta, next 'Tuesday, March
27th, will doubtless draw a crowd
of veterans and others from this
county. The railroads have named
one fare, plus 25 cents, for round
trip tickets.
The following local order will lie
of interest in this connection:
The following delegates have
been appointed to represent Cow
eta Camp, II. C. V., No. 1161, at
Wheeler memorial celebration:
Gapt. H. A. North, Go. K, 1st
Itegt., Ga. Gav.jGapt. J.M.Strick-
land, Co. B, 1st Regt., Ga. (Ja.; II.
W. Camp, Go. B, 1st Regt., Ga.
Cav.; J. I). Arnold, Co. K, 1st
Regt., Ga. Gav.; J. B. Walker, Go.
K, 1st Itegt., Ga. Cavalry.
By order of
J. B. Goodwyn, Com.
J. L. Brown, Adjt.
Wants Buchanan in Legis
lature.
As some of the people are look
ing for candidates for Kepreseuta
tive, J suggest Ed S. Buchanan as
a suitable man to represent Coweta
in the Georgia Legislature. Wo
have no truer citizen than Kd
Buchanan and naj>e better qualifi
ed to reprefttiut tb.*‘ people in the
Legislature. Coweta Farmer,
