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SHORT STOPS
Mr. W. L. Ball was here from!
Thomasville Tuesday.
City court was in session the first
three days of this week.
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Phone 114 for Yeast Oakes.
WILLIAMS’ MARKET.
Mr. I. W. Culpepper was mingling
with Blakely friends Friday.
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Irish Potatoes. 35c peck, at
R. D. HALLS.
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Mr. .f-. 11. Odum, of Atlanta, is
spending a day or two in the city.
- Peaches, 2Sc per can, at \
R. D. HALL'S.
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Mr. J. D. Fudge is up from Col
quitt for a day or two this week.
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See the fruit advertisement of the
“Dago Stand" in this issue of the
News.
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Mr. Justin M. Robinson, of Al
bany, spent several days in the city
this week.
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Mr. J. J. McLendon is on the
sick list. Here's hoping he’ll soon
be out again.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McCarty, Jr.,
visited relatives in Quitman over 51
the week end.
Miss Marguerite Alexander is at
home from Centenary College for a
few days’ stay.
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Mr. J. K. Ritchie, surveyor of Mill
er county, was among Saturday’s
visitors to Blakely.
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Miss Cola Dickenson, of Dothan,
was the guest of Mrs. J. G. Standifer
during the past week.
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Mr. R. H. Stuckey is improving
from a week’s illness, his friends
will be pleased to learn.
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Several football enthusiasts from
Blakely attended the Georgia-Auburn
game in Columbus Saturday.
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Mrs. Carl Williams and children
have returned from a two weeks’
visit to relatives in Americus.
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Several North Carolina tobacco
growers have been in Early county
during the past week prospecting.
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Mr. W. J. Thompson and family
and Miss Donie Belle Thompson vis
ited relatives in Columbus Sunday.
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Mrs. D. M. Wade has an an
nouncement of interest to the buying
public in display ad. Look it up.
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We are agents for Claussen's Cakes
—the South’s best cakes.
WILLIAMS’ MARKET.
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Be sure to keep in mind the U.
D. C. Bazar, now' only ten days. off.
Give liberally to it, as it is needed for
a scholarship fund-
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Messrs. L. D. Jernigan, Sam Zorne,
J. W. Scarbrough and Tom Hayes are
over in Hartford, Ala., this week
doing carpentering work.
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Look up our announcement in
this issue of the News. It should
prove of interest to the buying public.
MRS. D. M. WADE.
OUR PRICES ARE LOWER
OUR QUALITY HIGHER
OUR STOCK MORE
COMPLETE
CONSISTS OF FANCY GROCER
IES. PRODUCE, FANCY FRUITS,
PURINA FEEDS OF ALL KINDS.
COTTON SEED MEAL AND
HULLS, SHORTS. SEED OATS
AND RYE.
—PHONE US.—
C. D. DUKE
Phone 23J Quick Delivery
M"l' H-l-H-H*
Mrs. Paul Morrell, of Oklahoma
City, is in the city on an extended
visit to her mother, Mrs. J. B. Liv
ingston .
Mrs. F. S. Jones, of Bainbridge,
and Miss Emma May Rambo.of Ma
rietta. were guests of Mrs. T. F.
Jones a short while today.
The Blakely high school football
team will be idle tomorrow TFriday)
(but expects to have a game in
Blakely on Thanksgiving day.
Dr. J. P. Parks will be in Blakely
Monday, December Ist, for one day
only. If you have eye trouble see him.
BARHAM JEWELRY CO.
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It will be pleasing news to the
friends of Mrs. L. R. Thompson to
learn that her condition is improv
ing. She has been quite sick for
some days past.
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The Lottie Moon Circle of the
Baptist W. M. S. will meet, Monday,
November 24th, at the home of Mrs.
W. A. Fuqua. Every member is
requested to be present.
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Dr. J. P. Parks, optometrist, will
be in Blakely Monday, December Ist,
for one day only. Eyes examined
and glasses prescribed.
BARHAM JEWELRY CO.
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Mrs. J. H. Crozier and son, Capt.
John H. Crozier, are up from Cedar
r
Springs today looking after business
matters. Capt. Crozier is at home
from Fort Bend, Indiana, on a fur
lough.
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The friends of Miss Ellene Willis,
who recently underwent an operation
at a Dothan hospital, will be pleased
to learn that she is recovering from
the ordeal.
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Mrs. G. W. Watson left Friday for
a visit to her children, Mrs. Vance
Loyless and Miss Ethel Watson and
Floy Watson, of Miami, and Mrs. C.
C. Pierce and M. L. Watson, of Lit
tle River.
Brown Bread, Beaten Biscuit, Cakes
and other TManksgiving delicacies
will be on sale at the Episcopal
Ladies’ Guild Church Sale next Wed
nesday, November 26th, 2 o’clock, at
the home of Mrs. V. F. Balkcom.
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Mrs. A. Y. Thompson has return
ed from a visit to Atlanta. Her
friends are pleased to note an im
provement in her condition from her
recent illness. She was accompanied
home by her friend, Mrs. E.A. Bos
trom, who will spend some time
with her.
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The new Presbyterian church at
Cuba was formally dedicated Tues
day, there being several out-of-town
preachers in attendance. An interest
ing program had been arranged for
the occasion and the day was one of
rejoicing for those who have labored
for the new church building.
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The temperature dropped to 36 de
grees this morning, marking the
lowest that the mercury has been
since April 2nd, 1924, when it regis
tered 32 degrees. There has been
no rain since October 26th. according
to records of the local w'eather ob
server.
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A large pile of shavings on the
yards of the W. A. Hall Lumber
Company caught fire Wednesday at
noon and for a while looked danger
ous, but was brought under control
—burning, however, all through
Wednesday night. No damage was
done, despite the drought of several
weeks.
Rev. W. M. Blitch, pastor of the
Blakely Methodist church, is attend
ing the South Georgia Conference in
Bainbridge this v/eek. He carries
an excellent report from his church,
all obligations having been met in
full. Doubtless many of his members
will attend the Conference during
the session. Our people are hoping
that Bro. Blitch may be returned
to this charge for another year.
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Friends of Dr. and Mrs. C. T.
Alexander, both of whom were taken
ill with pneumonia while in Atlanta
last week, will be pleased to learn
that they are improving, and return
ed home this morning. They had
gone to Atlanta for ear treatment for
Mrs. Alexander and were stricken
ill while there. Dr. W. H. Alexan
der w’ent up to Atlanta Sunday night
and brought them home this morn
ing. Friends hope they may both
be able to be up and out again soon.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS
CHURCH SALE.
The Ladies of the Episcopal Church
Guild will give a church sale on next
Wednesday, November 26tli, at the
residence of Mrs. V. F. Balkcom. at
2 o’clock in the afternoon. Brown
Bread, Beaten Biscuit and other
Thanksgiving delicacies on sale.
Previous orders phoned to Mrs. E.
E. McCarty will be given special at
tention.
LOCAL WEATHER.
Review of local weather conditions
for week ending Wednesday, Novem
ber 19tli. Rainfall in inches. T means
trace only. Observations are for the
24 hour periods ending at 7 p. m.
j Bay
i Max.
J Mim
i Rainfall
, Mind
! !
Weather
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13j 841 5910.001 E. ] Clear
14j 83! 55|0.00jN. W.jClear
15| 84j 52j0.00|N. W.jP. Cloudy
lGj 69j 44|0.00|N. W.|Clear
17! 40|O.00jN. W.jciear
18j 64| 43|0.00j W. jP. Cloudy
19) 66| 39|0.00|N. E.jClear
J. G. STANDIFER,
Observer, U. S. Weather Bureau.
MNALLY
Books for
Boys and Girls
Every Rand MCNai.ly ju
venile book is illustrated.
And all illustrations in a
Rand JvK-Nally juvenile
book ore wonts of art. They
catch the spirit of the stories.
They fascinate the eyes of the
readers —old or young. Their
blazing colors materialize
the handsome silk-clad cava
liers riding to battle or ad
venture. Or their soft shades
grip you as they suggest the
mysteries of the night.
There are Rand MCNally
hooks to suit the needs and
taste of any child from four
to sixteen.
Jf?
Tub Three Musketeers
The great book of adventure and
romance in the days of royalty
ia France. F.ight full-page illut
trations in color. $1.75.
The Illustrate® Bron'. Story
Book—/or small children.
A book of beauty, both in story
nml in picture, tvitb 112 colored
illustrations. $2.
CITY DRUG STORE
AGENT
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Blakely Baptist Church. Rev.
Spencer B. King, pastor. Sunday
School 9:45 a. m., B. R. Collins,
Supt. Preaching every Sunday 11:00
a . m. and 8:00 p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Rev. H. Scott-Smith, Vicar in charge.
Church School 10:00 A. M.„ J. G.
Standifer, Supt. Prayer Services and
Sermon 8 p. m. on the second Sun
day and 11 a. m. on last Sunday.
METHODIST CHURCH.
The Blakely Methodist Church.
Rev. W. M. Blitch, pastor. Sunday
School 9:45a. ni„ Lowrey Stone,
Supt. Preaching every Sunday at
11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m.
BLAKELY CHAPTER NO. 44 R. A. to
Blakely Chapter No. 44
Royal Arch Masons
meet - s 02 the second
y'Ca2'l and fourth Monday
> —nights of each month
at 8 o’clock. Visiting companions
cordially invited.
LOWREY STONE, High Priest
J. G. STANDIFER, Secretary.
FOR SALE —My housee in Blake
ly; $3000.00 for a quick sale. i. P.
BELISLE, Fort Gaines. Ga.
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Rather than carry over stock into another
season, and too, to raise some much needed
CASH, lam making some drastic price re
ductions on all ready-to-wear goods in stock
for SPOT CASH. Come in and look them
over. You will find some rare bargains.
MRS. D. M. WADE
BLAKELY, GEORGIA
WE HAVE—
Western Lamb Chops, Western
Steaks, Pure Pork Sausage, Wein
ers and Hoghead Cheese.
Fruits and Vegetables of all
...K I N D 5...
Valley Brand Coffee— OA r
per pound ..... "JVJC
Corn and Cane Syrup-- *“7(1
per gallon *
Pure Cane Syrup— C ' i
per gallon . . . . H' *
Fryer's Market
Sanitary Market and Grocery.
BLAKELY. GA.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.
The hooka for payment of City
advalorem taxes are now open and
your receipt is ready for you. The
books close on December Ist and fi.
fas. will then be issued against de
faulters. Why not make a virtue of
necessity and pay promptly? The
success of the city schools is largely
dependent on - the prompt collection
of taxes.
The second installment of paving
assessments is now due and payable,
becoming delinquent on December Ist.
Those affected will please take note.
W. W. FLEMING, City Clerk.
FOR SALE— A nice large corner
lot on College street, just east of J.
B. Tarver’s and west of 13. B. God
win’s; also a good one-horse farm
situated 4 miles west of Blakely.
DR. W. H. ALEXANDER. fi-2t
ITCH
KILLED
IN THIRTY MINUTES WITH
PAR-A-CIT-I-CIDE
BUY NO SUBSTITUTE. AT
DRUG STORE
And oblige Dr. J. L. Sharp & Co.
Commerce, Ga.
Tuff’s Pills
Induce regular habit, good
digestion. Relieve the
dyspeptic and debilitated
and tone up the system
AGAINST MALARIA