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CENTRAL HAS PLAN FOR
ATTRACTING SETTLERS
WOULD ADVERTISE LANDS FOR
PROSPECTIVE SELLERS.
An advertising plan under the pro
visions of which the Central of Geor
gia Railway will co-operate in secur
ing desirable settlers for farm lands
in Georgia and Alabama is announced
by President L. A. Downs in an in
teresting statement published today.
Mr. Downs points out that the
South's undeniable advantages of
long-growing seasons, ample rainfall,
mild winters, crop variety and low
priced lands appeal to many farmers
residing in other sections. He be
lieves that the five essential require
ments to attract settlers are farms
capable of profitable crop production,
reasonably priced, of a workable size,
for sale upon favorable terms and
witli modern improvements.
The Central of Georgia is willing
to advertise such farms in publica
tions which are read by the class of
home-seekers desired, and to prepare
and mail pamphlets which will set
forth the advantages of this section
for bome-seekers, provided that the
land owners, real estate agent, com
mercial organizations, and others in
terested, will offer for sale a total
of not less than 200 farms located
along the lines of the Central of
Georgia Railway and within 8 miles
of a Central station.
It is suggested that the farms
should range in size from 40 to 200
acres; should he under definite op
tion, running until April 20, 1925; that
there should be not less than 10 such
places in each community, ami that
the terms of sale should require not
more than one-fifth cash as initial
payment with balance in 15 or more
annual installments, at a fair rate
of interest. It is further suggested
that suitable improvements or some
definite arrangements lo finance the
construction of buildings should be
offered and that at least one-third to
one-half of the land should Do clear
ed and ready for cultivation.
In announcing the readiness ol' the
railroad to take the lead in advertis
ing such offerings, Mr. Downs says:
"The Central of Goorgia believf-s,
in the light of past experience, that
these requirements are not unreason
able. We know that this section
possesses productive land which can
be bought for prices which are rela
tively low when compared with
those in other sections which are
successful in attracting home-seek
ers. We believe that the problem
which must be solved is to offer
these lands in such away as will
give desirable settlers a re til op
portunity to buy.”
Those interested in taking advan
tage of the Central’s offer should
write to .1. F. Jackson, General Agri
cultural Agent of the railroad, at
Savannah, Georgia. it is believed
that many communities can easily
qualify with the conditions set forth,
and that definite progress will fol
low the railroad’s initiative.
DISTRICT MEETING OF
P.-T ASSOCIATION
Tin* fourth annual convention of
the Second District Parent-Teacher
Association will be held in Sylvester
on November 2ist. Our president,
Mrs. Tlofmayer, urges as many as
possiVlu to be present.
NOTI C E
WE ARE GOING TO SELL FOR
CASH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
ONLY:
I peck Irish Potatoes 35c
Buddy Boy Coffee, lb 340
Silver Dale Peaches 28c
6 bars Lenox Soap 25c
6 packages Naptha Washing
Powders 25c
3 cans Hudson Lye 20c
Regular 75c Stick Brooms 50c
We carry a full line of Groceries
at all times, See us before you
buy.
R. D- HALL
CITY COURT WILL
CONVENE MONDAY
LAST JURY TERM UNDER JUDGE
GRAY’S TENURE OF OFFICE.—
The regular quarterly term of the
City Court of Blakely will convene
next. Monday. It is the last jury
term for the year and is also the
last jury term at which Judge A. H.
Gray will preside, as he retires Jan
uary Ist and Judge R. H. Sheffield
will return to the bench.
The following jurors have been
summoned for service next week:
A. V. Cannon, H. H. Holley, C.
15. Lane, O. W. Houston, i,. O. Run
rrells, H. E. Minter, L. B. Fryer,
T. K. Weaver, J. H. Williams <8C0),
W. T. Reynolds, P. G. Webb, J. H.
Pace, R. A. Wright, L. R. Lan ■,
W. D. Cowdrey, R. C. Harris, R. li.
Buchannon, P. G. Bostwiek, Ed
Goocher, E. E. White, W. It. Stew
art, J. J. Holder, Jr., J. R. Herring,
H. C. Houston, T. E. Grier, W. C.
Hay, J. A. George, L. W. Jiay, W.
M. Bowman, J. W. Martin, J. A.
Cannon (510), J. L. Underwood, C.
E. Boyett, Jr., C. R. Jones, Sam
Moody, E. G. Lawrence, J. J. Du-
Priest, E. L. Lewis, E. M. Brunson,
E. H. Hayes, E. R. McKee, J. G.
Craft, D. N. McArthur, W. T. Hud
son, I). D. Waller, D. W. Sasser,
Willie Wiley, D. B. Jernigan.
SENATOR LODGE, OF
MASSACHUSETTS, DEAD
Outstanding Figure in Republican
Party for Many Years.
Henry Cabot Lodge, senior Sena
tor from Massachusetts, died at his
home! n ainbridge Sunday night. His
death was the result of a stroke of
apoplexy.
Senator Lodge was 74 years old
and had been a member of the U.
S. Senate since 1893. Previous to
this he had served six years in the
national House of Representatives. He
was the Republican leader in the
Senate and a member of the Foreign
Relations, Naval and Finance Com
mittees, and was an outstanding fig
ure in the Republican party.
MARY PICKFORD COMING IN
"TESS OF STORM COUNTRY"
Mary Pickford, known as "The
World’s Sweetheart," and the peer
of all motion picture actresses, will
be seen at the Seneca Theatre next
Monday and Tuesday in "Tess of the
Storm Country,’’ a screen adaptation
of Grace Miller White’s novel of the
same name.
This popular little star has never j
made a bad picture, but in the role 1
of “Tess” she far surpasses any work ;
of her screen career. She returns
to the little girl with the golden j
curls and Impish smile—the role |
which has endeared her io the entire j
world.
“Tess” has been elaborately staged
by the United Artists in a ten reel
production, which is classed by crit-!
ies as one of the masterpieces of the i
motion picture art.
Two shows each night. Monday and
Tuesday of next week are the days.!
THE ORDER OF SERVICE FOR THE
DEDICATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
at Cuba, Tuesday, November 18th, JO A. M,
WM. A WATT. MASTER OF CEREMONIES
BEGINNING AT 10:00 A. M. SHARP
Hymn ''Faith of Our Fathers”
Prayer Rev. Or. Ward, of Bainbridge
Scripture Rev. Campbell, of Donalsonville
Hymn “We Love Thy Church, O God”
Sermon Rev. Dr. Henderson, of Albany
Hymn “Onward, Christian Soldiers"
Benediction Rev. Patterson, of Quitman
DINNER SERVED ON LAWN
Sony The Misses Pickle, Weaver, Cook, Avera. Collier
Scripture Rev. Dr. Wauchope, of Moultre
Hymn ‘‘l Gave Mv Life for Thee”
Prayer Rev. Dr. Symonds. of Thomasville
Solo Mrs. W. A. Watt, of Thomasville
Address Rev. J. B. Ficklin. D. D., of Atlanta
Keys Given to Elder for People By Miss A. May Cunningham
Hymn "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Benediction Rev. Ralph Gillam, D. D., of Cuba. Ga.
General Hand Shaking for All.
YOU ARE INVITED
EARLY COUNTY NEWS
MERCER ALUMNI TO
HOLD RALLY FRIDAY
SENATOR GEORGE WILL BE ONE
OF SPEAKERS.
United States Senator Walter F.
George and former Governor Thomas
W. Hardwick will be the speakers
at the Mercer University Alumni
home-coming rally to be held in Ma
con tomorrow (Friday), is is an
jnounced by John K. Williams, alum
ni secretary. The occasion of the
'meeting is the annual football game
between Mercer and the University
of Florida. Other features are a
barbecue dinner on th< campus,
the meeting of the alumni council,
which will plan for the Mercer
. Alumni War Memorial program, and
, the meeting of the various classes
>of alumni.
The Mercer home-coming day pro
gram begins Friday morning with a
meeting of the Alumni Council. At
this meeting the Mercer Alumni War
Memorial program will be discussed
under the leadership of George H.
Carswell, president of the Georgia
State Senate, who is national direc
tor of the movement, to raise $150,-
000 for a memorial building to World
War heroes.
Senator W. F. George and former
governor Hardwick will speak at
11 o’clock and 11:30 respectively, af
ter which a big barbecue dinner will
be served to the assemblage of
Mercer alumni. Then will come
class reunions and a meeting of the
"M” club, composed of all Mercer
letter men, past and present.
The football game between Mer
cer University and the University of
Florida at 3 o’clock Is the chief at
traction to the Mercer alumni.
The Mercer Alumni home-coming
rally is the result of interest aroused
among formed students of Mercer
in the Alumni War Memorial pro
gram, it is stated. This movement
looks to the erection on the campus
of the local institution' of a $150,000
building, which will combine the fea
tures of an auditorium, a gymnasium
and a class room building.
The memorial program has en
listed the co-operation of Mercer
men over the entire United States,
it is stated. Former Governor W.
D. Jelks, of Alabama; Governor Clif
ford AValker, of Georgia; United
States Senator W. F. George; Prof.
W. H. Kilpatrick, of Columbia Uni
versity; Dr. Solon B. Cousins, of
Richmond, Va.: Dr. George Hyman,
jof Tampa, Fia., and John T. Alsop,
mayor bf Jacksonville, Fla., are
among the outstanding men of the
country who are lending their aid to
the Mercer alumni program.
LOCAL WEATHER.
Review of local weather conditions
for week ending Wednesday. Novem
ber 12th. Rainfall in inches. T means
trace only. Observations are for the
24 hour periods ending at 7 p. m.
Day
Max.
Min.
Rainfall
Wind
Weather
"48:0.OUjS. E.jP. Cloudy
7| 80; 56j0.00| E. |Clear
s; 80j 59j0.00jN. E.jClear
9| 80| 51 jO.OdiN. E.|Clear
10 7Oj 52j0.00jN. E.jClear
1 1 j 70] 51j0.0GJN. E.jP. Cloudy
12j 73j 52|0.00|N. E.jP. Cloudy
J. G. STANDIFER,
Observer, U. S. Weather Bureau.
SEND NO MONEY: Cabbage and
Bermuda Onions. Plants SI.OO per
1,000, all leading varieties; shipped
daily. Shipped C. O. D. express or
mail. DORRIS PLANT CO., Valdos
ta. Ga. 13-4tp
QUICK
LOANS
Ray & Jordan
WE HAVE— -
Western Lamb Chops, Western
Steaks, Pure Pork Sausage, Wein
ers and Hoghead Cheese.
Fruits and Vegetables of all
...KINDS...
Valley Brand Coffee —
per pound ..... wL/C
Corn and Cane Syrup--
per gallon *
Pure Cane Syrup— <F f
per gallon . , . . H' '
Fryer’s Market
Sanitary Market and Grocery.
BLAKELY. GA.
National Can Foods M
TO MAKE A BIG WEEK, WE OFFER A
REDUCTION THAT YOU CANT
AFFORD TO MISS
No. 2 Zyc
40c Sliced Pine Apple— Q A
Special Sliced Pine Apple— IT 1 O
8 to 9 Slices * ~Z»C
35c Fruit Salad — OQ
35c Royal Ann Cherries — O Q
50c Royal Ann Cherries — OQ
35c Bartlett Pears— OQ
50c Bartlett Pears— OQ
going for DsC,
35c Peeled Apricots— o Q
going for Z J C
40c Peeled Apricots— O A
going for _)4C
30c Yellow Cling Peaches— o A j
going for Zt C
40c Yellow Cling Peaches--- o o
going for D Z C
Regular customers are privileged to
buy the above on regular account.
C. 33. 3DTTIS;E
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
M Is Way
for that new SOLE. We
can make those shoes look
and wear mighty fine. No
use throwing them away
just because they are slight
ly worn. Bring them to us
Blakely Shoe Shop
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE
DEWOLFE & ARMSTRONG