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SHORTSTOPS Ordinary's court will convene next Monday. One lot of Dress Ginghams 10c yd. C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. Mr. H. E. Pierce, of Atlanta, was a visitor to Blakely Tuesday. Get your cotton picking sheets at TARVER’S before they are all gone. Mr. Robert Harris returned Tues day evening from an extended visit to Atlanta. Pepperell 10-4 Bleached Sheeting 60c yard at C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Williford announce the birth of a daughter on August 23rd. A large lot cotton picking sheets at 35 cents each. HAMILTON HARDWARE CO. The county commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting next Tuesday. See us before buying your Gar den Hose. We sell the Goodyear. BLAKELY PLUMBING CO. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Herring and Mrs. W. W. James visited Al- ( bany Tuesday. Men’s Overalls while they last 95c pair. C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Singleton of Edison were Sunday visitors to Blake ly, at the home of Mrs. W. F. Davis. Be sure to see our line of Men’s Suits. C E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Holman are the proud parents of a new baby daughter who has come to bless their home. Messrs. Don Bridges and Earl Fleming, who have been attending summer school at Mercer, are at home for a few days. - Save money and facilitate the handling of your cotton by using cotton picking sheets, which you will find at TARVERS. Walter Clyde Megahee is the name of the newest arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Megahee in the Lucile district. We have a few more Refrigerators, Water Coolers and Ice Cream Freez ers at special prices. HAMILTON HARDWARE CO. Messrs. J. W. and W. R. Taylor and D. C. Morgan, of the Rowena section, were looking after business matters in Blakely Monday. Little Miss Florrie Lee Mock came in from Storkland on the 22nd and is stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Wright Mock for an indefinite period. MV. and Mrs. W. W. Smith and daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Maude Evelyn, have returned from an ex tended visit to Syracuse, N. Y. Just received carload “Square Deal” Field Fence, barb wire and garden wire. We can save you mon ey on fence. HAMILTON HARDWARE CO. « »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Free to All: FOR ONE WEEK AT THE FOL LOWING PRICES: 2 bars Palm Olive Soap 1 5c 15c Jar Beechnut Peanut Butter Free with purchase of one large jar at 15c 30c glass Beechnut Grape Jelly.. 25c 30c glass Beechnut Quince Je11y..25c 20c bottle Beechnut Ketchup 15c 35c bottle Beechnut Ketchup 25c 50c size Bartlett Pears * sc 24 lb. sack Birdsey’s best Flour..sl.lo 24 lbs sack White Ring Self Ris ing Flour * l ' os 24 lb. sack other Self Rising Flour 85c 95c to Fancy White Meat, per lb 15c Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables at right prices. C. D. DUKE Phone 231 Quick Pe^v«J_ The Millinery Store’ Is now chock full of all the newest and best things for Fall and Winter wear for women and children. The Hats, Dresses, Sweaters, Suits, Coats and numerous other items are here in endless array for your inspection. You are cordially invited to come in and see them. MRS. D. M- WADE BLAKELY, GEORGIA Mrs. D. D. Strong left this week for Gulfport, Miss., where she will spend the month of September with her daughter, Mrs. T. F. Cordray. Miss Cartwright will be with the millinery department of C. L. Tabb & Co. this fall and winter. Read their advertisement in this issue of the News. Next Saturday Mr. Victor F. Balk corn, Jr., will leave for Annapolis, Md., to resume his studies and du ties in the United States Naval Academy. Mrs. D. B. Willis and children re turned last Friday morning to their home in Beaumont, Texas, after spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Hartley. Miss Esther Williams and Mr. Jim Tom Jackson of near Cedar Springs, were united in marriage Monday. Justice J. G. Brantley of Cedar Springs officiating at the ceremony. I will be in Blakely for one day only on Wednesday, September sth. If In need of eye glasses call at Barham Jewelry Co. DR J. P. PARKS, Eye Specialist Mrs. O. J. English is down from Atlanta on a visit to her parents, Mr. and MTs. W. W. Fleming. Mr. English accompanied her down Sun day, returning Monday evening. Miss Mary Watkins, who has had charge of the trimming department at Mrs. D. M. Wade’s store for several seasons, is again in the city with this popular store for women for the winter season. ‘‘Dr. SETH ARNOLD’S BALSAM has been in our family for the last twenty-five years, and I believe that it is without equal for the com plaints for which it is claimed to be a remedy.” Recommended by FRYER’S PHARMACY. Miss Erie Collins and M'r. Wm. W. Ard, of Hartford, Ala., were early morning callers at Judge C. C. Lane s Tuesday in search of a permit to work in double harness. The Judge granted their petition, tied the knot and sent them on their way to Joyville. Miss Johnnie M'aude Haisten and Mr. Clarence E. Torbert, of Bluff ton, were married in Blakely last night about 8:00 o’clock, Rev. Spen cer B. King performing the cere ' mony. These popular young people have numbers of friends who will ' wish them well in their married life. Mr. F. B. Melton, county superin i tendent of schools, was called to Daws, ! son last week by the death of his 1 mother. He arrived at Dawson short ly before her death and remained I until after the funeral. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to our highly esteemed fellow citizen in the pass , ing away ol this dear saint of God. EARLY COUNTY NEWS Just received a large shipment of Men’s Hats at reduced prices. C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. The Rev. Mr. Alexander Patterson, rector of St. Thomas Church, Beatty ville, Ky., conducted morning and evening prayer services and deliver ed two able sermons at Holy Trini ty Episcopal Church last Sunday. The Rev. Mr. Patterson is the fath er of Mr. L. D. Patterson, who has been a resident of Blakely for the past two years, being connected with the Blakely Hardwood Lumber Co. A district stock law election is to be pulled off in the Arlington district Saturday. Indications point to a close election, as much interest is being manifested pro and con. On Saturday, September Bth, the Cuba district is to vote on the same issue and the same state of affairs exists there. The women have registered in considerable numbers in both districts. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Jones and two children of Tupelo, Miss., are visiting in Blakely for some days. John was reared in Blakely being a son of Mr. A. L. Jones and a brother of MTs. W. H. Alexander and Miss Lilian Jones of this city. He always receives a cordial welcome, which this time includes his charming wife and lovely children, on his periodical visits to the old home town. He reports good crops in his section. Mr. Bayard Mclntosh Strong, former Blakely boy, is occupying a very large place in the business and civic life of his adopted city of Selma, Ala., these days. Besides being the man ager of the largest hardware company in Selma, Mack is chairman of the entertainment committee of the Ki wanis Club, a deacon in the Presby terian church, a member of the Selma city council, president of the Country Club and vice president of the Sel ma Chamber of Commerce. On his promotion to the last named post, his home town paper said of him re cently: “As a Kiwanian, a council man and an aggressive leader in all civic matters recently one of the prime movers in the successful plan for a new Country Club for Selma, B. M. Strong has established a re cord for initiative and successful leadership which makes his connec tion with the Chamber lead friends to predict renewed activity for that body.” BAND CONCERT. Band concert again next Sunday af ternoon at 4:30 o’clock. The last one was enjoyed very much by all who heard it. The attendance was the largest ever. The boys will give another minstrel about the middle of n. September, particulars of which will be announced later. Let every one come out Sunday afternoon and hear the music. 30 x 3 1-2 Columbia Tires $8.60; 30 x 3 1-2 Auto Tubes $1.50. C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE. YOUNG MATRONS CLUB. On Wednesday afternoon, August 22nd, Mrs. Kennard Rhyne delight fully entertained the Young Matrons Club. The rooms thrown open to the guests were artistically decorated with cut flowers. A color scheme of pink and green was carried out. After several interesting games and a short business session, the hostess served a delicious luncheon. Those present were Miss Lucile Barksdale, Mesdames S. K. Rhyne, Earl Wilson, Alto Warrick, Charles Lane. Ben Johnston, Claude Howell, Bernard Herring, Alvan Fleming, Murray Brunson, Jack Howell. I ——————— 42 PARTY Mrs. C. L. Glessner was hostess at a lovely 42 party on Monday after noon honoring MTs. John R. Jones of Tupelo, Miss., who is the guest of Mrs. Wyatt H. Alexander. Tables were arranged in the living room which was attractively decor ated with flowers. Mrs. Jones was presented with a lovely fountain pen. At the conclusion of the games the hostess assisted by Mrs. Eugene Waters and Miss Dorothy Alexander served a delicious salad course. D. A. R. The Peter Early Chapter D. A. R. will hold their first meeting for the new year at the home of Mrs. J. D. Abernathy, Tuesday Sept. 6, at 3:30 o’clock. All members are requested to be present and report to roll call. The following programme will be render ■ ed: Roll Call, Current Events of France Tell how history of America has been interwoven with history of France since Lafayette’s day.-—Mrs . Standifer. ; Music - French Airs - Miss Tallev VULCANIZING! Get more mileage from your tires. Don’t throw them away. Let us vulcanize them for you. We are now prepared to do this work and all materials used are new. Prices right. We also do high-class Top building and battery repairing. It. L. MARTIN Blakely, Georgia i in—J irWiO matter what Kind of a shoe you are j looking for, or the price I you wish to pay, you will | find a pair of I W.L.Douglas - Shoes I that will meet your re- I quirements and you will be | absolutely sure of receiving I full value for your money. It wiH pay you to call and stt the new Spring and Summer styles. ; For Sale by .* BLAKELY SHOE SHOP DEWOLFE & ARMSTRONG One lot of Men’s Oxfords at half price. C. E. BOYETT’S CASH STORE.