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II ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC!
I We Have Recently Purchased the Ball-Ainsworth Hardware Co.—A Con-
I cern that Served the Hardware Trade of this Section for the Past 25 Years
I We Hope the Many Friends of this Concern will Continue to Favor Us With their Patronage.
I The Same Complete Line of Implements will be Carried by Us
I We Extend a Most Cordial Invitation to the People of Early County to Make Our
I Store their Headquarters for HARDWARE SUPPLIES. We Solicit Your Pat-
I ronage on the Basis of a Complete Stock—PRICED RIGHT, FAIR DEALINGS.
I With Mr. R. L. Whitehurst in Charge, the Service Will Be the Most
I Courteous and Complete to Be Found.
I “ Your Headquarters for Hardware Supplies
FARMERS HARDWARE COMPANY
I S. G. MADDOX r. L. WHITEHURST
FROM MR. AINSWORTH:
In selling to Messrs. S. G. Maddox and R. L. Whitehurst, the
Ball-Ainsworth Hardware Company bespeaks for the new owners a
continuance of the good will and patronage you have given this busi
ness for a quarter of a century. Mr. Whitehurst has been associa
ted with me for ten years and is thoroughly experienced in the hard
ware business. Mr. Maddox is also a business man of ability and fair
dealing. I desire also to express to each of you my deep apprecia
tion for your liberal patronage throughout these years. It has been
a genuine pleasure to serve you and the friendships formed are a
priceless possession.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year to each of you.
H. B. AINSWORTH.
EXCELLENT HOLIDAY
TRADE REPORTED BY
BLAKELY MERCHANTS
Local merchants report excellent
holiday trade, most of them report
ing the heaviest holiday buying in
several years. The weather man was
on his best behavior throughout the
week, and with large stocks from
which to select, Christmas shoppers
were much in evidence for several
days prior to Friday.
Blakely presented its best front
for the Yuletide. Stocks of goods
were larger than before and decora
tions more beautiful than ever. The
lighted Christmas tree and wreaths
were much in evidence throughout
the residential section, and the pub
lic square, with its array of lights,
attracted much favorable comment,
particularly from visitors.
It is the general consensus of
opinion that it was the happiest
Christmas in many years.
CARD OF THANKS
I want to thank the people of
Early county for the liberal business
given me since I have been asso
ciated with the Tarver Hardware &
Furniture Co.
In behalf of my father (w’ho will
continue to run the business) I want
to thank you in advance for any
business you may give him.
After Jan. 1 I will be in the
Clerk’s office serving you the best I
can and I want my friends to feel
that they are welcome to come to
see me at any time.
Sincerely yours,
BERT TARVER.
SHOPLIFTERS ARE
ARRESTED AND PLACED
IN JAIL HERE
Police Officers Strickland and
Minter arrested and placed in jail
Tuesday O. M. Smith, a man and
woman and their 4-year-old girl,
giving the name of Beasley, of Or
lando, Fla., and Homer Mishoe, of
Macon. They were charged with
shoplifting in several Blakely stores,
including Mrs. D. M. Wade’s, The
Vanity Box Dress Shop, and Dan
iels’ Royal Store. The stolen goods
were recovered, Officer Strickland
stated, along w’ith other merchandise
probably stolen in other towns.
It was claimed by Smith that he
had given the others in the party a
lift in his auto on the way back to
Orlando from North Carolina, and
that he had no part in the shoplift
ing. He was released from custody,
but the others are held in jail.
COLORED PEOPLE TO
CELEBRATE EMANCIPATION
PROCLAMATION DAY
The colored people of Early coun
ty will observe their annual Emanci
pation Proclamation Celebration on
Friday, January 1, 1937, at 7 o’clock
p. m., at Wesley Chapel A. M. E.
Church. Dr. B. R. Holmes, Presi
dent of Holmes Institute of Atlanta,
Ga., will deliver the principal ad
dress. We trust that everybody
will be present on that occasion.
W. E. WEST.
EARLY COUNTY NEWS, BLAKELY, GEORGIA
UNITED STATES
ARMY OPEN FOR
ENLISTMENTS
Information regarding enlistment
in the United States Army can be
furnished any interested party by
writing to the U. S. Army Recruit
ing Station, Post Office Building,
Albany, Georgia. The necessary
papers and Army literature will be
furnished on request.
It is requested that interested men
apply in person if living close to
Albany, Georgia. If not, a card will
bring all necessary information. At
present men are being accepted for
Fort Benning, Georgia and for the
Canal Zone, Panama. Men desirous
of obtaining a three year period with
the Army and have the opportunity
to see the world while learning can
now do so and receive pay for the
opportunity while learning and while
traveling.
The Recruiting Station at Albany
wishes to again present a few facts
about an enlistment in the Army.
The Army furnishes your clothing,
food, housing and medical and dental
treatment in addition to your pay.
The rate of pay for a soldier varies
from $21.00 per month to $157.00.
The amount each individual draws
depends entirely upon the individual.
The Army can always use good men,
as can be found elsewhere, good men
draw more than others. As soon
as the Army discovers your ability,
additional pay is usually forthcoming.
The various activities of the serv
ice is bound to return a young man
to civilian life much more qualified
FROM MR. WHITEHURST:
In assuming the management of the former Ball-Ainsworth
Hardware Co. (now the Farmers Hardware Co.), I wish to assure
you that it is the purpose of Mr. Maddox and myself to continue the
fair and liberal dealing policy of this store which has enabled it to
build and hold such a splendid patronage for a quarter of a century
We shall strive to serve you in such a manner that we shall hold ali
our old customers and add many new ones. We appreciate the op
portunity offered us for serving the people of Blakely and Early coun
ty and hope to make the Farmers Hardware Company a vital nart
of the business life of Blakely.
We shall appreciate a call from you.
R. L. WHITEHURST.
THE DEATH OF MR.
WELCOME WOMBLE
On December 25, about 5:30
o’clock, the Death Angel visited Dr.
Chason’s Hospital and took away our
loved one, Mr. W. C. Womble. His
suffering was only 26 hours from
an attack of appendicitis.
He was only 36 years of age. He
leaves to mourn his death his wife,
Mrs. Erie Womble; five children,
.Mildred, Clarence, James, Ewell and
Holland Womble; his mother, Mrs.
Annie Jones; two sisters, Mrs. Net
tie Wilkerson and Mrs. Nellie Shel
ton; and one brother, Mr. Edloe
Womble, besides other relatives.
We thank the friends for their
kindness and sympathy through his
illness and death.
Weep not, loved one,
His suffering time is o’er
And he shall have no more pains
Nor weep and sigh any more.
God knoweth best,
And took our loved one to rest;
Just as we though our joys of
Christmas would begin
The Death Angel came and
brought our joys to an end.
—Written By His Niece, Ruby
Lee Wilkerson.
to meet the demands required than
one that enters the routine without
the three years service. Opportuni
ties for advancement in athletics,
education and experience are all pre
sented during the enlistment.
For further information, which
will be gladly given, call at or write
to U. S. Army Recruiting Station,
206 Post Office Building, Albany,
Georgia.
N. MAIN STREET BUSINESS
MEN GUESTS OF MR. JOE
ALLEN MONDAY NIGHT
A gathering unique in its origin
and happy in its culmination was
held on North Main street Monday
night. Mr. Joe Allen entertained
the business men and their employees
of that section of the city with a
bountiful repast at his market, which
was transformed for the occasion in
to a large dining room, beautifully
decorated. Short talks were made
by some of the guests stressing the
genuine friendships and the good
neighbor spirit which have ever
been present among all those at
tending. It was an occasion long
to be remembered.
LOST HOG— Solid black male
hog, weight about 100 lbs.; marked
oversquare and underbit in both
ears. Suitable reward. B. H. THOM
AS, Route 4, Blakely, Ga.
SPECIAL PRICES
at
THE PEGGY ANN
ALL MERCHANDISE REDUCED
THIS WEEK
COME IN AND SAVE MONEY
The strongest army conquers the
world, but the lowest price still gets
its business.—Helena (Mont.) In
dependent.
2-Year Field Grown
Roses 25c Each
Other Shrubbery, Fruit and
Nut Trees Equally
as Cheap
WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN
LANDSCAPING AND
TREE SURGERY
JOHN E. CATO
Bainbridge, Ga.
In BLAKELY Each WEDNESDAY