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THE NEWNAN NEWS
VOL. VII.
NEWNAN, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1906.
NO. 2
The Mission of a Newspaper is to Print the News; That’s What “The News” Does
Good Woman Passed Away
Last Friday.
After an illness lasting several
weeks, Mrs. J. S. Miller died iast
Friday morning at the residence of
Mr. and Mi’s. H. C. Fisher, in the
71st year of her age.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her
a Sabbath for the first throe months.
The little girls to win the ring were
Maude Bugg, Coriuue Holloway, Luoilo
Sewell, Mildred Sewell and Lottie
White.
Mrs R. 1. Sowell and Mrs. O. E. Sew-
oll were in Newnan Inst week.
Mrs. T. Y. Clower, of Chattanooga,
Tonn.. is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs H. A. Ciunp.
Mr. and Mrs. Satn Banks, of Newnan,
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY
husband, who is one of Newnan's spent Inst Sunday at the home of N. O.
oldest and mast esteemed citizens; Banks.
by one daughter, Mrs. H. (’. Fish* Mrs - Emni0tt Sewell. Mrs. Charles
, . ,4i i> n r i Martin and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bryaut
> J .’ ii • visited friends in Lutherville Tuesday
Amis, an able] Baptist minister ol Mrs. S. E. Leigh is spending today
this county. She was widely ac
quainted throughout the State and
was loved and admired by hund
reds of friends. Mrs. Miller was
a loyal and devout member of the
Presbyterian church and Her Chris
tian character left a lasting im
press on the hearts of her relatives
and numerous friends. She was
one of this city’s most estimable
women, and her death is a distinct
loss to society and her church, no
less than a sore bereavement to the
friends who so sincerely esteemed
and loved her.
The funeral and burial of Mrs.
Miller occurred Saturday afternoon
and the funeral service was con
ducted at the home by Dr. James
Stacy and Rev. C. O’N. Martin-
dale.
Ordinances.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Newnan
that all persons, lirms or corpora
tions engaged in the sale of ice,
either by delivery or otherwise,
shall supply each wagon and each
place of business where ice is re
tailed, with good and accurate
scales; and said persons, lirms or
corporations, their ollieers or
agents shall, when requested by
the purchaser of ice, weigh the
same in the presence of such pur
chaser. All persons, firms or cor
porations violating the terms of
with liersou, Charlie Stewart Colley, at
the military hcIiooI nt College Park.
Miss Lucile Arnold, of Agues Scott
Institute, spent Sunday nwt Monday
with iier parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Arnold.
Miss Sarah Clower has returned to
LnUrnnge Female College, after spend
ing two days with her parents, Dr. and
Mrs. G. W. Clower.
Mrs. H. O. Arnall, of Newnan, was
the guest a few days hist week of Mrs.
W. G. Sndler and Mrs. L. W. Bohannon.
Miss Bessie Camp has returned home
after a few days spent with Mrs. .1. K
Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Colo, of Louise,
wore guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. D.
Y. Bryant.
Miss Willie Harris has returned home
to Chattahoochee, accompanied by Mrs.
J. G. Smith,Miss Pate and Grady Smith.
A. ,T. Parks is spending the week in
Greenville.
Messrs. Stallings and Orr spent Mon
day in Atlanta.
Miss Vera Lassiter, of the Normal and
Industrial Sohool at Milledgeville, is the
guest of Miss Janie Nall.
Mrs. J. D. Moreland and Mrs. W. G
Sadler were in Newnau Tuesday.
Miss Gertrude Bugg visited friends at.
Mouutville last week.
Misses Marie Sewell nnd Minnie White
of Lone Oak, spent Sunday with Miss
Gladys White.
J. T. Kirby and son, Tollison. of New
nan, wore guests Saturday at the homo
of L. W. Bohannon.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Banks silent Toes
dny in Nowunn.
Cupt. T. E. '/ellars and T. M. Zollars
heard Hoke Smith in Palmetto Satur
day.
Mr. and Mrs Charlie Martin and little
daughter and Mrs. Hattie Harris nnd
Holmu-.KIny.
The social event of the week was
the lovely wedding of Miss Frank-
King to Mr. Calvin Holmes,
which took place 'Tuesday evening
at the Presbyterian church in the
presence of a number of friends
and relatives, Rev, ('. O’N. Mar-
tindalc officiating.
The church was beautifully dec
orated; palms and ferns being built
up to form an effective background
for the bridal party.
To the strains of Mendelssohn’s
wedding march, played by Prof.
Charles Astin, entered lirst the lit
tle ribbon bearers, Misses Rhea
, ,, children, of Atlanta, arc guests of Mrs
this ordinance shall, upon con- Emniett Sewell at the Nnll House.
viction, be punished as provided
in section 255 of the city code.
Adopted by Council, April 1(1,
1906. E. I>. Fousic, Clerk.
Mrs. Sullio Sewell is spending some
time with friends in Atlanta.
Misses Luoilo Barrow, of Lone Oak
Brownie Loftin nnd Callie May Latimer
of Hogansville, are guests of Miss Willie
| May Lambert.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and j Capt. T. E. Zollars is spending the
Aldermen of the city of Newnan,! week with his daughter, Mrs. Will
that from and after the passage of j Word, of A U n ' ,ta -
| miss Etta Robinson, of Moreland, spent
I a few days this week with her cousin
Miss Willie Jeter.
this ordinance, it shall be unlaw
ful for any non-resident person,
firm or corporation to sell or offer
for sale, either directly or by
agent, in the city of Newnan any
ice, without lirst obtaining from
t he Clerk of the city of Newnan a
license therefor; which said license with relatives at Roeky Mount,
is hereby fixed at #250 per year. Mr. Win, Andrews, of Hancock,
Adopted by Council, April 16,! visitin * l,iH brotl,er - T ' A ’ AndroW8 '
1906. E. 1>. Fousk, Clerk.
Senoia.
Mrs. R. M. North was called to Turin
! last week on account of the death of
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bridges,
orated in pink; the table having ;q’|, u funeral was conducted nt the Se-
room, which was beautifully dec
for a centerpiece a mass of honey
suckle, surrounded with silver
candlesticks with pink shades and
burning tapers. Small crystal
dishes contained pink bon lions.
noia Baptist church, nnd the interment
took place Imre.
Miss Kate Oooko, who has been teach
ing near Atlanta, is at homo for tier va
cation. Her sister, Miss Ruth Cooke, is
taking a course in music at Cox College.
Mrs. W. L. Carlton and her daughter,
Mrs. R. K. McKnighl. were in Atlanta
Thursday and Friday of last week
Mrs. O. E. Nolan oumo down from
Quillim.CItveland.
The marriage of MissCleta (}uil-
Hail and Mr. Harry Cleveland, of j Marietta Monday evening and will spend
Elbcrton.took place Tuesday even
ing nt <S:80 o’clock, at the Mctlio-
several days here with her mother, Mrs
M. H, Couch.
The protracted meeting began Mon
dial parsonage, Dr. ,1.\\ . (jllilliuti, j day night at the Baptist ohuroli. Mr.
father of the britle, performing tile Dodd, who is assisting the iwstor, is
ceremony. 'preaching very able sermons to good
Only the Immediate family of! l ‘ o,, « , ' , ’« ,ui0 1 na ' Much interest is being
Meeting Stockholders New
nan Cotton Mills.
The annual meeting of stockhol
ders of the Newnan Cotton Mills
was held in this city last Monday.
The holders of stock were well
satisfied with the showing made
by the officers and directors anti
with the prosperous condition of
the company’s interests.
The old hoard of directors was
re elected, consisting of Messrs.
R. I). Cole, Hr., It. \V. Freeman,
II. \V. Camp, H. \V. Murray, M.
F. Cole, T. J. Jones, I*. F. (Ult
imo, J. W. Bowers and 1*. B.
Murphcy.
King and Annie Colquitt, in their th ,’ id ’ manifeHted in the meeting..
i-4 i .• ...i,i4,. r..tw...i i gloom, \\ H" a mm Mr., W. A. Davis and MIkh E
dainty dresses oI white, 'ollowid j frien«, S from out of town, were WMlt t0 Newnan Fridny and mix
by the ushers, Messrs. Cliff Glover I
and llaliersham King, Jr. The
vie Davis
spent a few
■ days visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Cleveland is very attractive "Undo Doe" Bailey, who had boon an
groom was attended by his best personally;©!' a decided blond type; hni.ate of tlm state Hanitarium at Mil-
• r t. -4. 4> » 4I....4... XT....4 ‘ , , , . . ledirevillo for several woeks past, died
and a talented musician. Al- |(Ult Frtllliy> T ho remains were brought
though having so recently made
man, Mr. Baxter, of Atlanta. Next
came the bridesmaids, Misses
Holmes and Hattie Colquitt, of
Atlanta, followed by Messrs. Huff
and Colquitt. Miss Belle Vernon
King, maid of honor, entered
alone, followed by the bride, a pic
ture of girlish lieuuty, leaning on
the arm of her father, Captain
Habersham King.
The bride was beautiful in her
princess gown of liberty satin with
deep yoke and bertha of rose point
lace. The skirt was fashioned
with lace ami extended into a long
train. The tulle veil was caught
to her golden brown huir with a
bunch of lilies of the valley. Her
Newnan her home, she had won
many friends who will be interest
ed in her happiness.
Mr. Cleveland is a gentleman of
exemplary character and ffne busi
ness qualities.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland left at
10:80 o’clock for a bridal trip
north, after which they will make
Elberton their home.
The out of town guosts at this
marriage were Messrs. Join’s Black-
well, Harry Hawes and Jule Cleve
land and Misses Wenona Black -
well and Glenn Cleveland,'of 101
berton; Miss Janie Cofer, of At-
1 to Hcuoia Hat unlay. The interment was
lovely bouquet was of bride’s roses j lanta; Miss Emma Leila Gramling,
and ferns, tied with tulle. !of Marietta; Miss Maude Roberts,
The bridesmaids wore airy gowns j of j jUVOn j tt . Mr. <:. b. Quillian, of
of white chiffon over taffeta, trim- j n mor y College,
med in lace and tucks, with high _
They carried im
golden girdles,
mense bouquets of white carna
tions, tied with white tulle.
A reception followed the wed
ding, at the home of the bride’s
parents, where a delightful supper
was served. Many beautiful pres
ents were displayed in the drawing
room.
The bride and groom left at
10:80 o’clock for a bridal trip. Re
turning they M ill make their home
in Knoxville, Tenn., where Mr.
Holmes is engaged in business.
Miss Clestelle McLeroy, of Ncw-
i nan, who is a beautiful and charm-
1 ing young 1 a d y, delighted
her audience at the Bijou Tuesday
! night with several selections, in
Which she began by impersonating!
a girl of ten years and ended a
good old lady of 60.—Grillin News
| and Hun.
at Did Tranquil oeinotory, near Turin.
Ed Kirkland was in Newnau Wednes
day, on business.
Mr. and Mis. W. II. Maahburn wore
called to Fayette last week on account
of the death of the latter's brother, Mr.
KolMirt Morrow.
Minx Nona PhumiKan visited relatives
ill Atlanta last week.'
Mrs. Halllo Powell, of Carrollton, has
been several days with relatives and
friends here.
At last, account Mr. J. M. MoOrary
was improving from Ids recent, severe
illness.
Miss Myra Warner, M’lio is in sohool
at Locust Grove, Hpeut a few days iu
Henoia last week.
Mrs. Cline, who has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs E. II. Powers,for several
weeks past, has returned to her home at
Byron.
Miss Etta Bennett, of near Grillin,was
the guest of her ooustu, Mrs. C. M.
Blount, last wuek.
Mrs C A. Greene has as her guest
her sister, Mrs. W. P. Maxwell, of
Montezeuina.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirkland wore In
Atlanta the lirst. of last week.
'Fax Receiver’s Notice.
Mr. H. W. Dews Dead.
Mr. II. W. Dews, aged 59 years,
died at. his residence in Houlh
Kirkwood Monday morning at I
o’clock. The funeral services were
conducted at the residence Tues
day morning at 9 o’clock. The
interment was in Wcstview ceme
tery.
By special request of the deceas
ed, the Masons had charge of the
funeral. Mr. Dews hud been a
Mason for many years.—Atlanta.
Journal.
Mr. Dews was formerly a resi
dent of Newnan. He was well
known here and his death is re
gretted by his friends nnd ae
quaiutanees. George Dews, a
young mun employed in the (kite
shops, is a sou of the deceased.
Messrs. B. T. Thompson, W. H.
Copeland anil J. I. Hcroggin com
posed a committee that represented
Coweta Lodge, No. 60, F. & A.
M., at the funeral of Mr. Dews.
Impressive Preaching at Cen
tral Baptist Church.
i Mrs. George Wynn entertained
her Humlay school class atau Eas
ter egg hunt and picnic at Pearl
i .Springpark last .Saturday.
Messrs. J. H. Bryant, L. P. Bryant
and D. Y. Bryaut are at the bedside of
their father. Rev, W. P. Bryant, in
Newnan today.
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gill and Misses
Willio and Jennie Lou spent Sunday
Grantville.
AttheM.E. Church Sunday school
last Sunday 1 22 answered to the roll-
call. At the eleven o'clock service tho
attendance was very large; aud in spite
of the display of Easter hats, rivaling
in beauty “the lilies of the field,” an un
commonly fine and appropriate sermon
was delivered by the pastor from the
text, "Christ in you, the hope of glory ”
The evouiug servioe was given over to
the Juvenile Society and an enjoyable
occasion it was. The recitations were
flue, while they sang as if the full signi
ficance of the day filled their hearts witli
Mrs. A. H. S. Bugg will attend the
meeting of the North Georgia Confer
ence Woman’s Foreign Missionary So
ciety in Athens this week.
Roy Bohunnon, of Newnan, spent
Sunday witli his cousin, W. A. Bohan
non
Dr. G. W. Clower was in Atlanta
Tuesday.
Mrs. Birch Nall and Florrie Nall, of
Sharpsburg, spent a few days this week
in Grantville.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hood, of Pal
metto, were guests for a few days of
Mrs. W. H. Holloway.
Dr. A.Roy Hogg has accepted a lucra
tive position at a sanitarium in Mont
gomery,
On account bf the rain Saturday the
Mr. Holmes is a sterling young
man, and he has won for his bride
one of the lovliest of Newnan’s
young women—one who will lie
greatly missed from this city’s so
cial circles.
, . . . , Easter egg hunt given by Mrs. W. G.
joy. We older ^ople were put to shame i Qdlorand ^ ^ Ar ' oU t0 their
by being so far outdone by the children.
Tlieir maiohing would do credit to sol
diers. Not a mistake did they make in
the whole performance, which had been
arranged by Mrs. J. D. Moreland, lady
manager of the Society. She and Mrs.
Glenn Arnold deserve credit for tiieir
labor atnl care in training the children, j
The decorations were very artistic.
Festoons of Easter garlands were drap- j
ed around the chancel rail, while at
every available space a fern was placed. |
Here and there were arranged lovely .
vases of cut Hewers and wheu the cliil
Sabbath school classes, was postponed
one week.
Do not forget that Saturday, April
21, is the day to vote ou local taxation
for the purpose of establishing a public
school. Let all in favor of it he on hand
and cast tlieir votes accordingly.
To Misj Kln^.
A beautiful affair of last week
was the party which Miss Mary
Parrott gave Friday evening in
honor of Miss Frankie King,whose
wedding to Mr. Calvin Holmes
was a pretty event of Tuesday
evening.
The attractive home was decora
ted with a profusion of delicate
pink wild honeysuckle and dog
wood blossoms, placed in jardiuere
and tall vases.
Miss Parrott was a gracious hos
tess; receiving her guests in a love
ly gown of pink silk elaborately
Mrs. L.L. Scarborough returned
Wednesday to Anniston, Ala., af
ter a visit to her parents, Mr. anil
Mrs. Rigdon Simms.
Miss Grace Hawkins will leave
this week for her home in Ken
tucky, after a delightful visit to
Mrs. Edwin Platt.
Miss Bcnetta Orr, of Shorter
College, Rome, was with the home
folks in Newnan from Friday until
KKCONI) ROUND.
Give in now and avoid the rush.
Paris, Monday April 2-'l, a. m.
Young’s Tanyard, Monday,
April 28, p. m.
Moreland, Tuesday, April 21,
until 2 p. m.
St,. Charles, Tuesday, April 21,
8 to 6 p. m.
Grantville, Wednesday, April
25.
Newnau, Thursday, April 26.
Sharpsburg, Friday, 27, a. m.
Turin, Friday, April 27, p. m.
Senoia, Saturday, April 2H.
Wynn’s Store, Monday, April
80, 10 to 12, a. m.
J. II.Halls Store, Monday,April
Meetings at the Central Baptist
church this week are arousing
great interest and drawing large
congregations. Dr. J. E. White,
of Atlanta, an aide and eloquent
preacher, is delivering splendid
sermons, ami Iwtli the man and his
message are making deep anti la
voralde impress on the hearts of
the people.
All Newnau should hear Dr.
White preach. His sermons reach
Loth saint and sinner, and the cter
mil truths so happily, beautifully
and impressively presented by his
consecrated efforts should take
root, flourish and hear much fruit
in the lives of his hearers.
Monday.
Mrs. C. J. Barron has been quite
sick during the past few weeks,
and her condition is Imt little im
proved.
Miss Katie Sue Brewster has re
turned from a delightsid visit to
her sister, Mrs. T. J. Patterson, at
Griffin. •
Miss Eugenia Palmer, of Atlan
ta, came down last week for a visit!
trimmed in Valenciennes lace. She, to friends and relatives in the city,
was assisted iu receiving by Miss 1
Clift Holliugshead, who was girlish j
and lovely in a dress of white chif
fon and lace.
The children of the city enjoyed
! a delightful Easter egg hunt at
j Mineral Spring,Monday afternoon.
80, I to 8, p. in.
Major, Monday, April 80, 4 to
6, p. in.
Palmetto, Tuesday, May 1.
Cedar Creek, Wednesday, May
2, a. m.
Itoscoe, Wednesday, May 2,p.m.
Panther Creek, Thursday, May
8, a. in.
Sargent, Thursday, May 8, p.m.
Welcome, Friday, May 4, a. m.
Handy, Friday, May 4, p. m.
Newnan, Saturday, May 5.
Haralson, Monday, May 7.
Farm dale, Tuesday, May 8, a.m.
E. Gary Summers, R. T. R.
Miss King was stylish.in a gown ! Mrs. W. It. Thigpen, ol Shiloh, pj rS { Baptist Sunday School
the
d is-
As usual, Holt & Cates,
popular druggists, scored a
tinct success with their Easter
opening, which occurred last Fri-
dren, witli tlieir bright faces and lovely, day and Saturday. A beautifully
white dresses, marched to the altar, it j decorated store, music, drinks
seemed to be a scene from fairyland. served at their fountain, dainty
At the beginning of the year, Mrs. ;
Glenn Arnold, who has a large class of faster candles a,,(1 souvenirs, were
nirls at Sunday school, offered them a , some of the most attractive features
gold signec ring it they would r,ot miss , of the opening.
of white net, decorated with pale j a,r * v<;< * Wednesday on a visit toj
lavender flowers, over taffeta, and
trimmed in lace.
A most interesting game of
hearts was played; the score cards
being unique little bells of white
Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Richards.
Miss Nelic Lou Walton has beet
Picnic.
The First Baptist Sunday school
the guest for several days of Miss will picnic at Ponce de Leon, At- Next Sabbath at 11 a. m., in the
Katherine Wooten in Atlanta. Ianta, Saturday, April 21st, instead i absence of the pastor, Rev. Dr.
Hoke Smith Invited to Senoia.
lion. Hoke Smith has been in
vited to speak iu Senoia on a date
to be named by himself. The in
vitation extended to Mr. Smith
was signed by a majority of the
leading citizens of Henoia—an even
hundred names being attached to
the invitation.
Mr. Smith has not yet replied to
Henoia’s invitation, but he will
doubtless accept it and speak there
at an early date.
Marriage in Heard.
Mr. B. F. Snipes and Miss An
nie Belle Lunsford were united in
marriage last Sunday at the bride’s
home in Heard county. Hon. J.
B. Ware officiated. Mr. Snipes is
an energetic and prosperous l'arm-
et, while his bride is one of the
most attractive ami popular yonng
ladies of her community.
Miss Leila Wolf, of Atlanta,was 0, iit ( *rant Park as at lirst an-
and gold, tied with pink ribbon.! th uest of Mi8M Busie Martin for nom,ml - H l’“ clal tram leaves
Miss Bessie Powell, making the , sevo , a j days last week Newnan at 7:00,a. m., lor Atlanta,
highest score, received a beautiful ! and on return trip will leave At-
silver bracelet. The gentleman’s ^ ,s ' Mangel, ol Atlanta, junta at 6:00, p. in. The special
prize, a box of cigars, was present- H I ,, ‘ n ’ a * (:W in the city last w jj| stop at Terminal Station
| in the morning and will start from
Mrs. Sieb, of Montgomery, is in same place on the return trip in
ed to Mr. Alvin Freeman.
After the game a delicious lun
cheon was served in the dining Newnan for a few days.
James Stacy will preach at the
Presbyterian church. There will
be no night service in deference to
the meeting in progress at the Gen
tral Baptist church. Prayer meet
ing as usual the following Thurs
day night. A cordial iuvitalion
to these services is given to the
, the afternoon.
| public, especially strangers.
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