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SEMI-WEEKLY TIMES-ENTERtfilSE, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1913. Making a Profit Suppose ve had to And a new customer every time we trade a sale? Trade wo-.i'd soon run out, and we wouldn’t have any business, would we? We’re agreed on that, so It's plain the only way to make profitable busi.V'ss is to sell again and ngain to the sime customer. Hut the customer w ?it come back to buy again and again unless he is satisfied the first time. So w e find that its giving satisfactory goods, satisfac tory rrl.es. and satisfactory service that brings the cus tomer back, and maksp business profitable. jngram Drug |Co,f Past Motorcycle Delivery. NEWS FROM THE COUNTY “CENTER HILL” .Merrillville, Ga., March 27.—This town was visited by a severe storm , 1 last Friday afternoon, which did ty to get somewhat behind with | great damage to the turpentine The recent raids have cause.1 the farmers of this section of the coun- "MERRILLVILLE' 1 their planting and the crops that have been planted will hardly come up a good stand as the ground is considerably packed by the hard beating rains. Our sympathies go out for the distressed condition of the people in the storm ridden western states. Tlie people of Georgia ought to be thankful as they have been the most favored people in all the world, for while parts of the world are engaged in war; slaughtering humanity by the thousands and storms, cyclones and earthquakes are dealing death and destruction in their wake, we of South Georgia are enjoying the sweet fragrance of the flowers and the singing of the birds, and are having good meetings both, spiritual, social and morally and eating strawberries, good vege tables, and since eggs have gotten trees. Mr. Gibson’s loss was very great, while Mr. Carter’s loss was close on to a thousand dollars. One of his houses was badly damaged by a tree falling on it. We teei thankful, however, that we were all spared. Mr. Ed. Wilson of near Patten was calling on his old friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Turner were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walton, in Thomasville, Sunday. Mrs. Xewton and son, Mr. Roscoe Newton, visited Mrs. Newton’s daughter, Mrs. Blackburn Sunday. Please don’t forget the box sup per, which will be held Friday night, March 28th. All the young people are looking forward to it with great interest. We hope to have a goodly number present. Mrs. W. M. McMillan and Mr. J. R. McMillan, of Thomasville, islted relatives here Saturday and IE thooimd iii Dura (Continued from page 1.) valley, sweeping hundreds of per sons before it. Indianapolis found the water high er than ever today, the flood having advanced upon the exclusive resi dence section along Fall Creek boulevard, destroying the city’s proudest driveway, and forced fami lies to desert their homes. The problem of feeding and car- SKAKCJ1EHS WORKED THROUGH- .ing for the ten thousand refugees Ol T LArtT NIGHT, SEARCHING Is a serious one today. THE DEBRIS FOR BODIES—1(18 It Is believed that communica nt.* I) IX OMAHA AS FAR ASjtlon will be established today with KNOWN NOW. .Peru, where sixty persons are known to bo dead, and there is probably a Omaha, Neb., March 25.—Adding to the intense suffering following the tornado which demolished a sec tion of this city Sunday, a heavy snow began falling late last night and laid two inches deep this morn ing, hampering the work of rescue and reconstruction. The .bodies of many dead or in jured still lie in the debris and wreckage, and searchers &0stinued to work throughout the storm last night. Some of the residents in the greater loss of life to be reported when other messages from that stricken district reach here. WORST FLOORS EVER KNOWN IN STATE OF OHIO ’TIS SAID (By Associated Press.) Columbus, O., March 26.—Almost the entire State of Ohio is today experiencing the worst flood the State has ever known. With the appalling loss of life at Dayton, which is estimated at five stricken district express the belief I hundred up, nearly every city fol that a hundred victims are still M 0Ws w ^h a large death toll, that buried in the ruins of buildings or| Pan * 10 ^ estimated until the rag- amusement places, which . were waters subside. with known to have been filled pleasure-seekers Sunday. The city officials, however, don’t estimate the number of unrescued so high, though admitting that many persons are still unaccounted for. A dead line has been established at Lake Avenue, from Sixteenth to Thirtieth Streets, where soldiere stop everyone. The death list of Omaha victims this morning remained at 152. wWI" the surrounding towns in Nebraska and Iowa last, night reported a to tal of fifty more dead. Communication to many of the smaller towns is yet impossible, and while the wire service was estab lished late yesterday, it again faced Heavy rains continued over most of the state last night, and all flood records In most sections were brok en by day-light this morning. All railway and interburban traf fic is at a standstill, while many cities face the dagger of serious conflagration, due to shutting down the plants supplying their water. Gov. Cox. estimate! that more than a quarter million persons have been rendered homeless. The State is unable to cope with the situa tion, and the Governor has called upon the National Red Cross, and adjoining states for aid. The im- Every militia company was ordered to report today, and they will RECEIVED ; j Mens and Ladies Panama Hats NOW ON SALE Mens Panama’s $3.50 and $5.00 quality (j 1.98 AND $2.98 Ladies Panama’s $7.50 grade for _ . _ _ __ $3.98 The Fai I ir. demoralization by the storm of bliz- sent to points where they will be zard proportions, which is reported iof the greatest assistance, to be raging throughout Nebraska* This city is completely cut off today. from the rest of the country by The city officials today distribut- • rail, and all industries here are at ed food and clothing among the'a complete standstill, sufferers. The injured at the hos so cheap we of the country are j Sunday, having boiled eggs, fried eggs, Miss Annie Mae Jarrett, who has been staying with her aunt, .Mrs. egg scrambled eggs, egg custard, 7>ie and ham. Mr. Alton Carter, of the Ellabelle district and Miss Lucy White of* Centerhill district were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. Dan White, last Sunday evening, Squire W. E. Chastain per forming the ceremony. Mr. J. O. Newton, of the Fredon- ia settlement was up in our part of the county last Monday. Mr. Flnnie Green, of this district is wrestling with malaria and chills contracted while on a recent visit to Florida. Mr. Len Singletary, who left his farm this spring, and moved up to Meigs, says I’m coming back home, for he don’t like the job of whittling white pine and carrying tin cans and paper bags. The oat crop never looked better at this season of the Some of the farmers of this sec tion are very busy planting corn and cotton, and If the weather remains favorable, they will soon have their crops planted. Organizer George W. Derrick, of year, and it (the W. O. W„ will lecture at Union looks like the short corn crop of j School House, on Friday night, the 1912, will soon be met by a bountl-! 28th. of March., the subject neing Hardy, at Quitman, going to school, is expected home Friday evening. Her many- friends will be glad *o have her home again. Mr. Gordon Pierce, of Coolldg 0 , was among the visitors here Sunday evening. pilals are receiving the best possi hie attention. Most of the injured are now homeless and many pa tients are in such a serious condi tion that they haven’t been told of their losses. More Bodies Found. Sixteen additional bodies were taken from the negro pool room this .m!!’ I morning, making a total of thirty- one taken from that place. This \ building, after being wrecked by the tornado, caught fire from an overturned stove. The condition of the bodies Indi cated that a panic reijned in the building when the storm struck it. The bodies were piled. In groups, where thj^ on had nuddled togeth er when the structure collareed. A block from the pool room was the Diamond Moving Picture BUZZARD ADDS TO SUFFERING IN OHIO CITIES TODAY. (By Associated Press.) Lima, March 27.—-The fierce bliz zard, raging throughout the flooded district, this morning greatly hamp ered the work of relief. . Mr. W. D. Hargrave of Thorn- Theatre ' whlch was wrecked. Six. asville, was here Monday last, tending to Important business. »t- "SPRING HILL” ful crop of oats. “METCALFE" Metcalfe, Ga., March 27.—The many friends ot Mr. Edwin Horne will be pleased to learn that be is able to he at home, after spending several days at the City Hospital, in Thomasville. Mr. A. M. Swift left a few days ago for Brunswick, Ga.. wnere he has a ; osition with the E. C. Bruce Dru? Company. Mr. Swift is an able pharmacist, and his host of friends here wish him great suc cess. Miss Lucy Hartsfleld returned to Valdosta yesterday, after -spending a few days with her mother, Mrs H. C. Hartsfleld. Mrs. Hartsfleld has been very sick, but we are pleased to note that she is slowly improving. Mrs. a. A. Peel, returned, to her home in Jennings. Fla., after a very pieplant visit to her 60n. Prof. J. T. Holland. The little son of Mr. J. C. Vann happened to a very painful accident one day this week. It seems that the child was playing with a very large piece of paper, when the pa per cau.'ht fire from the hearth. Before assistance could reach him, the little one’s hands and face were badly burned. However, the physi cians say the hums are not eerious. Mr. T. P. Montford was a visitor to Thomasville today. 'Fraternalism,” all who feel inter ested are Invited to come. Owing to the excessive rains, the crops that have been planted, are not coming up as they should. There is to he an all day sing a* Oehlocknee, Sunday, March 30th, all good singers are invited to come and bring their song books. Rev. R. G. Jackson, preached a very interesting and instructive ser mon at his regular appointment at Damascus Sunday. Mr. J. P. Chason, our efllcient county commissioner, is confined to his room from a recent fall. We hope to see him out in a few dayi Mr. Ira Dekle, of Ochloclcnee, i erecting a saw mall in this commun ity. Dr. J. I. Wilson paid a profession al call to Mr. B. L. Watson, who is sick on the 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cassell, of Grady county, visited the latters father, Mr. J. P. Chason, this week. Mrs. Ben Singletary- of Boston, was visiting relatives this week. Messrs. W. H. Chandler, J. W. Wilson, Otis Brinson, and Theron Mims, attended divine services at Damascus last Sunday. Mr. N. H. Sasser attended preach ing at Midway Sunday. teer. bodies have already been moved from that structure when workmen began a further search today. STORM RAGIN N OKI Many Arc Homeless niul Light and (ins Plants Out at Tcrro Haute. (By Associated Press.) Terre Haute, Ind., March 27.— Four thousand 'people are homeless In this city as a result ot the flood which is steadily spreading to oth er parts of the city. All light and gas plants are out ot commission here today, and no street cars are being operated. Autos Take Supplies to Dayton. (By Associated Press.) Richmond, Ind., March 27.—25 automobiles, loaded with supplies, were sent to Dayton trom Rich mond, today. H PUIS HERE IN IPRIL FOUR GAMES ARRANGED WITH THE SALLY LEAGUE TEAM — PLAYERS SIGNED BY MANA GER DUDLEY SO FAR. Manager Dudley, ot the Thomas ville team in the Empire State League announced this morning that pre-season games with the Albany Sally Leaguers had been arranged tor April 8th and 9th, in Thomas ville, and 10th and 11th in Albany, These games will he the first the lo cals will play and It will be just eight days after they report. The ground} are being put in shape rapidly!," Workmen started today building the bleacher seats and there will be two partitions on the right of the grounds from the entrance gate to the grand stand. One partition will be for whltee and the others for negroes. They will accomodate about live hundred peo ple In addition to the seating ca pacity of the grand stand, which Is DAWSON EDITOR MEMBER OF PRISON COMMISSION Atlanta, March 27.—E. L. Rain ey, editor of the Dawson News, Is being congratulated by his fellow editors on his appointment as a member of the State Prison Com mission. Mr. Rainey was chosen from a list of several hundred applicants, so that the honor is a high one. . Hundreds Are Fleeing As Itc-nlt of Rise in Kentucky River. , (By Associated Press.) * . 1 Lexington, Ky., March 27.—T.ie '' Ve hundred. | Kentucky river Is rising rapidly and j Manager Dudley announced the hundreds of persons living nlong Its | men whom he had signed for a try- course are fleeing to the hills, driv- out this year, and they are follows !Ing their live-stock with them. Outfielders: Hobb, of Blakely, The great reservoir at Richmond. I Os., played semi-professional ball Ky., Is menaced, threatening the last year: George Wilkes, who is people of the towns ot Red Horse, well known here, having played for Oklahoma City. Okla., March 28. p ord and Shears, Kentucky —A snow storm of blizzari propor- . lions is raging throughout Okla- lnd , nn , |lo|l( Mn fi(> Under M||Hln | ho in a and northwestern Texas today „ J and o there ,s no Indication of Its ces-; The snow ,s three Inches here, and j T1 “SllJ’ly h^pul &Z traffic is impeded. several seasons. Neely, of Mo bile, played with Spring Hill Col lege for two years and Is touted as a fast one of the bags. H. D. Bar nett, of Commerce, amateur star. Inflelders: Cliff Price, who Is s Montgomery bey and was tried out martial law before the day Is over,! on the Montgomery diamond, plays was strongly intimated today by j first. M. M. Fague, played last o;i! Governor Ralston, when he learned ! year in the Arkansas League. H. H. ’“■"*** ’ “ Borue, of Cullman, Ala., played The Ionian Huh of Metcalfe, Urn Mrs. Rogers entertained the Ion ian Club at her home Wednesday, March 19th, at four o’clock. Part Two, of Tennyson’s Princess, was read and discussed. Very inter esting papers were given by the fol- Poultry Raisers For.the'mojt effective way to keep your poultry free from mites and lice use Tobacco Dust Just sprinkle it in your ne.tz and poultry^houses’ard you will be rid of the pe.U, only 7 l-2(]a pound at The City Drug Store, PHONE 284 IE RE FIE10 SEERfJOST RECEHD. lowing. Mrs. J. T. Holland. Prince Florian, Florian and Cyril (that the pricee ,of all food stufls listen to discourses on various sub-Pad been Increased by the comrals jects by Lady Psyche. Miss Sally " lon merchants. Lou Lilly, on Lady Psyche's Haran- ■ The prices of eggs have ad- gue. Miss Georgia Donaldson oa | vaneed ten cents since yesterday, Princess Ida’s Sjiech of Welcome to the three new students. Mrs. H. C. Copeland, Jr., was tlected to till the vacancy of our former President, Miss Elizabeth J. Parker, who. much to our sorrow, 'las left us. After the regular meeting of the Club, most dpll' ious refreshments, consisting of fruit, salad and sand wiches were enjoyed by all. There present were Mrs. H. C. Copeland, Jr., Mrs. J. T. Holland. Mrs. J. A. Thomas, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. It. W. Nelson, and Misses Geor- •ia Donaldson. Bessie Dunn and dally Lou Lilly. Tile uexi meeting of tne Club will be held with Mra. J. A. Thomas, on Saturday. March the twenty-ninth. Messrs. F. N. Carter, and N. E. Turner, prominent citizens or Mer- rllllvllle, were in the city Thursday. STEADFAST CONFIDENCE. The Following statement should Form Conclusive Proof of Mer it to Every Times Enter prise Reader. Coul 1 stronger nroof ot the merit of any remedy bo desired than th) titements of grateful endorsers who say their confidence has been indlmlnlshed by lapse of time? These are the kind of statements that are appearing constantly In your local papers for Doan’s Kidney Pills. They are twice-fold and con firmed with new enthusiasm. Can any reader doubt the following? It's from a resident of this locality. F. L. Jones, justice of peace, 711 South Court 3t., Quitman, Ga., says: “I confirm my former endor sement of Doan’s Kidney Pills given for publication In 1908 and gladly authorize Its continued use. My ’-Idneys were sluggish and the kid ney secretions passed too frequent ly, especially at night. I bad dull pains In my loins and my back was weak and lame. When I read about Doan's Kidney Pills, I obtained a box and their use soon . brought me relief.” For sale by all dealers. Pries 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buf falo. New York, sols agents for Ohs United States. Remember the name—Doan's— and take no other.—(adr.) , with correspondingly higher prices on other commodities. Martial Law Declnred at Indian apolis This Afternoon. (By Associated Press.) Indianapolis, Ind., March 27.— West Indianapolis, was placed un der martial law this afternoon, by Governor Ralston, on account of looting by vandals and thieves. Rig Railroad Bridge Goes Into White River, Near IndianaiHilis. (By Associated Press.) Indianapolis, Ind., March 27. The Yandalia Railroad bridge over White River, - went down with a crash this morning, carrying with It ten cars, which were being used to hold It In place. ___ (By Associated Press.) "Albany, N. Y„ March 27.—The Hudson river, already seventeen feet above Its normal height, Is steadily rising and the lower portions of Al bany are inundated. Many bridges and dams have been washed away and great barge ca nal locks are In peril ot being de stroyed. If you have indigestion, heart burn, belching or sick stomach, take ten drops of DARBY’S PROPHY LACTIC FLUID In a little water. It checks the misery ltsnantly. If you have s cut, sore or wound any where, apply a little of DARBY’S FLUID. The flesh mends at once. Use ] It in the sick room to destroy germs or odors; pot It In damn clouts to pnrlfy the nlr. It Is the combination of Internal, .1 and antiseptic medicines known to medical, ectence. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by R. Thom- > as, Jr., and Peacock-Mash Drug Company,—(sdv.) last year in the Southeastern league with Bessemer, plays 2nd. Henry Jordon, ot Royston, Ty Cobb's home town, first base. H. C. Murphy, of the Greenwood team, which Dudley managed last year, best short stop In that league, Henry Kates and his brother. J. \Y. Kates, of Boulfay, Florida, play third and se.ond. • Pitchers: L. Elliott, of Tifton, played with Macon first part of last year. Blackman, of Clarksville, has been playing college ball for two years. V. Roth, left hander of Greenwood, and said to be a good one. Rooaey of Charleston, played amateur ball in that city. DILL FICKLE SURE WAY 10 TEST CASE OF MUMPS Atlanta, March 2).—As the re sult of an epidemic of mumps In At lanta the sale of pickles in local grocery stores has picked up con siderably. Dill pickles especially are going like hot-cakes. The very opposite would seem natural at first thought, for It is very painful to eat pickles when, you have the mumps, but for every per son who has the disease there are hundreds who 'madine they have, and they are R trying the old "pickle test" to see. BIG DEMAND FOBf COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER Atlanta, March, 27., (Special) — Reports from the various fertilizer factories throughout the state, In dicate that the demand for commer cial fertilizer for immediate ship ment Is Increasing dally and it Is with difficulty sufficient labor la be ing secured to keep pace with the orders received dally. Georgia, which has been second only to South Carolina In the amount of commercial fertilizer us ed per acre, bids fair to break all records In the amount of commer cial fertilizer used during 1913. The planters, who have long been delayed with their plowing, appreciate the fact that they must depend largely upon a generous use of commercial fertilizer, In order to prevent their crops from being late. One of the largest seed houses in Trade Marks Designs Cop. sights &c. Anyone tending a sketch and description a quickly ascertain our opinion free whether Invention leprotmblypeMnuhtaT Coromanl .lions strictlyconfldentlW). HANDBOOK on - sent free. Oldest agency for sooarfnjr Detente. Patents Uken tbroarh Mann k Co. rocslre Scientific flerlcati. A bnwlsoinsly Illustrated weekly. lArxstt elr dilation of s*iy sdentlSo Journal. Terms. $3 * -enrj four njoiitUs.fL Bold by alt newsdealers. Atlanta la authority for the state ment that the demand for high grade cotton seed and high grade corn, has been heavier his year than In the history of their businese. All of which indicates that Geor gia Is preparing to make a sufficient crop of corn, cotton and the various crops for which this state Is famous. Already the railroads are being swamped with orders for empty cars and the fertilizer shipping seas on bids fair to he at Its height shortly. Georgia planters have long since learned that fertilizers cost leas, than labor and are preparing to take full advantage of this situation of this season. Mr. J. M. Harrison was among the well known visitors here yesterday. High Art Clothing Oh, How I Itched! Now that the Fall and Winter rush ia over, we are going to give lo our friends and patrons, the greatest bar gains in suits of clothes and extra pants ever given in Thomasville be fore. Our stock of clothing is fresh and ejean and are well worth the price, marked in plain figures, show ing just what they sold for and what you pay for themjnow. We don’t handle bankrupt stock, neither do we buy from jobbers. We buy directly from the best manufac turers who make up to our order. We haven’t room to quote prices in this small space but you just come and see and you shall be satisfied. Mallard & Varnedoe. iisui ivi iurv wusi eicsyiesa uiguis vs tsrrtbls agony—itch—Ren—Itch, con stant Itch, until It seemed that I must tcu os my vezy skin than— instant rcUsX—my skin cooled, soothed and healed! i The very flrst drops of D.D.D. Pre scription for Eczema stopped that awful ftch Instantly: yes, the very moment D.D.D. touched the burning skin the tor-, ture ceased. A 25c bottle proveo It. D.D.D. ban been known for years ns the 'only absolutely reliable eczema remedy, for It weabes nwey the disease) germs and leaves the skin as clear and healthy ns that of a child. All other druggists hove D.D.D. Pro- : ■erlptlon—go to them It you can't came te ns—but don't accept some big profit ■nhsllflita Substitute. But if yea earn# to our store, we are so certain of what D.D.D. will do for you . that wo offer you • full else bottle on this guarantee:—If yon do not —* It takes away the Itch AX ’ —. a cent. eests yon nt R. Thomas, Jr.,.Druggist—(adv.) GOOD ENOUGH FOR A WHILE YET before sending It to the repair si la the mistake that la often ma(^ the man that Is given to procrasti nation. Why run the risk of acci dent when It may cost you so dear when you can have your carriage o: wagon over-haulel and nude sound at so little expense by A. W. Palin & Son. AUTOMOBILE PAINTING AND TRIMMING. mm SsaB&asiiss