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VOLUME LXIII \ NO. 2 Early County Club Formed at Meeting Last Monday Night B. R. Collins Elected Chairman and J. B. Tarver Secretary. On Monday night a representative body of business men of Blakely met at Tarver’s Furniture Store and organized the most important club ever organized in Blakely. Those present were Grady Holman, John Williams, F. P. Davis, Jack Standi fer, W. C. Cook, J. M. Bryant, L. B. Fryer, J. B. Jones, H. B. Ains worth, W. W. Smith, C. R. Barks dale, F. B. Melton, W. J. Grist, H. C. Fort, F. B. Calhoun, S. P. Hol land, Ed Chancy, G. M. Deal, E. L. Fryer, Jr., J, R. Owen, H. C. Fiy er, T. B. McDowell, E. B. Hamilton, M. T. Chipstead, B. R. Collins, John G. Butler, John Underwood, G. M. Sparks and_ J. B. Tarver. After a general discussion of the problems confronting the farmers of our county it was unanimously decided by those present that a general diversification of our crops for next year was absolutely neces sary for the salvation of our county. It was the opinion of a good many present that perhaps the tobacco in dustry would be a great addition: others discussed the vegetable and poultry industry, while others seemed to think in addition that a creamery would be a great asset to our town. After a general discussion of these matter an organization was perfect ed and will be known as the Early County Club. M'r. B. R- Collins was elected Chairman and Mr. J. B. Tarver Secretary. A committee was appointed to vis it Camilla, Tifton, Ashburn and other points to investigate thoroughly the tobacco, poultry, creamery and other industries that have been a success in these various localities and report back to this Club as early as prac ticable. A committee was also appointed to draw resolutions and by-laws and as sessment fees of this organization and report back next Monday night, September 3rd. The purpose of this organization ] | N| : f • . .. t TRUE ECONOMY is buying with discrimination WE HAVE large assortments, competent salesmen, economical prices. SHOPPING HERE is both a pleasure and a benefit. Bicoi’s Dii Store The Store (The Economical Drug Store) (Earl]) Caußlji JXcws Success to All Who Pay* Their Honest Debts —“Be Sure You Are Right, Then Go Ahead/' is to better the agricultural condi tions of our county and to put each farmer in Early county on a self sustaining and money-making basis. We want every man in Early county to join this organization and in due time a membership card will be presented to you. In unity there is strength, so let’s all get together, pull together, work together and make Early county the banner county of South Georgia. The records show that we have as fertile land in Early county as in any county in the State of Georgia. The record further shows that there is a mar ket for any commodity we may pro duce. With these facts staring us in the face, how can we be content ed to continue to feed the BOLL WEEVIL? Let’s get together, folks, and start something. NOW is' the opportune time; the longer we put the matter off, the poorer we get. An invita tion is extended to all to join the Early County Club. At this meeting one of our pro gressive colored farmers was present, ‘‘Uncle” J. H. Ross, and he was unanimously elected honorary mem ber of this body. From time to time you will hear more about the Early County Club. J. B. TARVER, Sec’v. NOTED BAPTIST MINISTER HAS PASSED AWAY - ; Many Blakely people were pained to read in last Saturday’s daily pa pers announcement of the death of Dr. W. M. Anderson, beloved Bap-' tist minister, which occurred at j Waynesboro, Ga., on the 24th inst. During the pastorate of Rev. J. A. J. Dumas, Dr. Anderson conducted two revival meetings in the Baptist church at Blakely and greatly en deared himself to our people. The prayers and sympathy of our people go out to his bereaved wife and children. Truly a tower in Israel has fallen. j BLAKELY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY EVENING AUG. 30, 1923 Coming this Week MISS CARTWRIGHT who is the most lovable among the ladies of one of the largest Millinery houses in the South. It will be real inspiration to see and talk with this lady about your hats and ready-to-wear. We invite you to call early next week, and rest assured we will have the very newest things to offer you at the lowest possible prices. C. L. TABB & CO. BLAKELY, GEORGIA I Paint and Varnish Products I coat the tabic with a sn*ooth^du^ $1.50 A YEAR