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A. .1. namoDdmiu, representing the Van Houten and Zoon Company, makers of the Rona Cocoa, was in Thomasville Saturday and express ed himself as delighted with the city and its natural beauty. He also was very happy in his expression ot the evidence of prosperity and bus 1 - ness which he saw on every 6ide. Mr. Edmondson says that Rona Cocoa has had a very good sale in Thomasville, and lie attributed it to the advertising which he has been doing In The Times-Enterprise, and which he believes is carefully Ob served by the people of this terri tory. He says that it has created a demand with the retailers which makes them keep a full stock of the product on hand at all times. The use of cocoa, Mr. Edmondson says, Is growing all over the world, and is rapidly taking the place of other table and refreshment drinks. An attractive feature or the Rona Cocoa is that it is imported and is sold at half the price of domestic cocoa. ***************** WANTS ★ GLEEsCLUB MADE A BIT Unierxity of Georgia Roys Guests of Congressman Itocldenbery After the Entertainment, at Stu art Hotel. The University of Georgia Glee Club entertained a large number of Thomasville people a* tne Young’s College Auditorium Saturday even ing. This was perhaps the first college glee club which has ever been heard in Thomasville and the im pression made by the young men was decidedly pleasant to those who attended. The Mandolin and Guitar Club rendered several selections and was liberally applauded. Mr. James Pringle, of this city, a member of the Club last year,'took one of the parts, in the absence of one of the guitar jilayers. They were liberally encored on every selection. The quartette of the Glee Club composed of Messrs. Roddenbery, Teasley. Holmes and Conyers, was especially good, and their selections were happy In every instance. They were forced to give three encores, one of which was the old-time, “My Baby Wants a Pair of Shoes,” suc cessfully imitated with the bones. Mr. John Roddenbery sang FROM SHIP HIS SUV ONLY SURVIVORS IN DISASTER OF THE COAST OF OREGON BROUGHT TO LAND EARLY THIS MORNING. (Fy Associated Press.) Bay City, Oregon, April 7.—Chas. Fisher, President of the Fisher En gineering Corporation, Russell Blackman, its Secretary and two sailors were rescued this morninj from the wrecked German bark “Miami.” It is believed they are the only survivors of 22 men who were aboard the bark. Eighteen men are believed have been drowned as a result of the accident to the Miami, after she had been hauled off the beach. The life-savers succeeded in sav ing four members of the crew. Box Supper at Oak Hill. There will be a box supper at Oak Hill School on the night of the eighteenth of April. Everybody is invited to come and take part In the festivities of that occasion. The boxes will be sold beginning at seven thirty to the highest bidder, and the proceeds will go to the New Shiloh Baptist Church. There will be music and recitations on the pro gram which will be given during the evening. It will doubtless be well attended. Mr. Alex Matthew's, of Fitzgerald is spending a few days in the city. Tax Notice, First Round. I will he at the following places to receive “Tax Returns” on dates given. Barwick, Tuesday April 1st, from 9 to Pavo, Wednesday, April 2nd, from 9 to 4. Patten, Thursday, April 3rd from 10 to 3. Merrillville, Friday, April 4th, from 9 to 3. Coolidge, Saturday, April, 5th, from 9 to 3. Meigs, Monday, April 7th, from 9 to 4. Oc-hloeknee, Tuesday, April 8fa, from 9 to 4. Ellabelle, Wednesday, April 9th, from 9 to 12. i Metcalfe, Thursday, April 10th. cause,’’ and “For This,’’ and on both i from 10 to 4. occasions he was given an especially; Cooks Store, Friday, April It, generous applause by his friends in . from 10 to 3. the audience. His singing was one! Boston, Saturday, April 12th, ***************** B. O. C. TONIC— Cures and keeps off fevers. For sale at City Drug Store. FOR 3ALE—Fine Milk Cow- fresh in milk. Apply W. >V. Wil liams or phone 550-J. 6t. FOR SALE—Gasoline Engine. Ap ply to Jarvis B. Watkins & Co., West Jackson St. 3-tf HIGHEST PRICES—K£*<j for Furs Hides and Wool. J. T? Watkins & Co. FOR SALE—At a bargain, good condition spring wagon, buggy, pole and set double harness. Ap ply J. L. Beverly. 7-2t. FOR RENT—Two rooms, for light house-keeping, cheap. Modern conveniences. 211 Warren St. 31-Ct. of the features of the entertainment and made a decided hit with Thom asville people, some of whom had never heard him sing. Mr. Holmes who sang, ‘ Ixjve’s Old Sweet Song,” was also good and received genuine applause for his work. One of the features of the even ing was the grotesque dance by Messrs. Campbell and Placard. Roars of laughter echoed from all parts of the au litorium as the young men did an imitation of all of the mod ern dances, rolled Into one redicu- lou8 fantasty, which the twain pull ed off to 'perfection. Banquet Afterwar,!. The Glee Club and some of the alumni of the University in this city sat down to a banquet at the Stuart hotel at eleven o’clock. This affair was a very delightful and happy one and the boys expressed their appreciation when, they im mortalized Congressman Itoddei- bery, the host of the occasion, and placed his name along with other college heroes by giving him the “Rah, Rah,” of Georgia. A delicious repast was given by the Stuart Hotel, seven courses be ing on the menu and It was attrac tively served and the tables April from 8 to Thomasville, all during term of Superior Court. F. S. NORTON, (adv.) T. R. T. C. INCOME LAW DEFINED (By Aajoclated Prees.) Washington, April 7.—The Su preme Court today decided that cor porations leasing their property and having no income except that yield ed by the lease, are not doing busi ness, therefore they are not subject to the Federal Corporation tax. PETITION FOR CHARTER GEORGIA, Thomas County: To the Honorable Superior Court of Said County: The petition of S. L. Mallard, Heeth Varnedoe and L. C. Varnedoe, all of Thomas County, Georgia, re spectfully shows: 1. That they desire for them selves, their associates, and assigns, to become incorporated under the name and style of The Mallard, were • Varnedoe Company. [arranged with flowers and red and j 3. The term for w'hich petltfon- I black colors for the evening. About I era ask to be incorporated is twpn- MEX AND WOMEN—sell guaran-1 twenty of the local alumni and the'ty years, with the 'privilege of teed hose. 70% profit. Make $101 members of the club attended. jnewal at the end of that time, dally. Full or part time. Begin-1 The entire Glee Club was enthu-1 3. The capital stock of the 'or* ners Investigate Wear-?roof, 303SI slastij about Thomasville, and the poration is to be twelve thousand Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. BICYCLE STOLEN—$5.00 Reward for return. Columbia Mo lei 59, Chainless, black enamel frame, black wheel3, red . handle grips. Return to Times-1 Enterprise. ($12,000.00) dollars, divided into shares of one hundred ($100.00) dollars each. Petitioners, how ever, ask the p’rivilege of Increns- WANTED—A large tract of good land (timbered land preferred) Must lx? a bargain; give full de scription and lowest price first letter. L. A. Wood. Carrollton, Ga. 25-tf. j President, Mr. J. Rhodes Slade, ex pressed their intention of returning again next year, if possible. _ i Thanks are due to the following -.i nc h j tor the courtesy of their automobiles j lug said capital stork from time to ubber i* n enterta l nin S the Gle© Club boys j time not exceeding in the aggregate ! Saturday afternoon: Miss Marianne i twenty-five thousand ($25,900.00) | Watt, Miss Eleanor Ho-pklns, Mayor j dollars. Roscoe Luke, Mr. Theo. Titue, Mr. 4 The whole of said capita! stock J. H. Flowers. Mr. P. D. Philips. | 0 f twelve thousand ($12,000.00) and Mr. A. H.. Cooke. For the ban- | dollars has already been actually quet Saturday night, Congressman | p a ^ | n Roddenbery. j - object of the proposed eor- , poration is pecuniary profit and gain [to Its stockholders. Petitioners FOR’ SALE—Light, comfortable buggy and harness, for small horse or pony; all oomparative- ly new; a great bargain; for all particulars, apply to J. W. Coch ran & Sons’ Livery Stable, Craw^ ford St. 4-5t. WANTED—Bids, la writing In lump sum for season for refreshment privileges at base ball park for season 1913. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Address J. B. Jemison, President. SUFFRAGISTS OESTRQK LARGE MANSION London, April 7. —Militant Suf fragettes destroyed by fire a large mansion house in the suburbs oi Norwich last night. The house was unoccupied at the time. The incendiaries made good their escape. Plenty of Chaneee. It never Is necessary to hunt for tong or to travel far If one Is looking Xjt b chAnce to do n good deed —Chi* Poultry Raisers For the most effective way to keep your poultry free from mites and lice use Tobacco [Dust Just sprinkle it in your nests and poultry houtesfand vou'wilPbeJrid’of the pests, only 7 l-2c a pound at The City Drug Store, PHONE 284 I FOIL LINE OF FIEID SEED JUST RECEIVED.; propose to carry on a retail dry .roods and clothing business and to deal In dry goods and gentlemen’s -lothlng. hats, shoes, etc., both at wholesale and retail; buying and selling for cash or on credit, . all such article* and things as are is- ually embraced In the retail dry- goods business, and all such articles and things as may be profitably handled and sold In connection therewith, and to exercise the usual power and to do all usual, necessity and proper acts which pertain to or may be connected with the business of retail dealers In the articles named. 6. The principal office and place of business of the proposed corpora tion will be In the city of Thomas ville, County of Thomas, State of Georgia. 7. Your Petitioners desire that the stockholders shall be liable for the debts of the corporation to the extent of unpaid stock subscrip tion. WHEREFORE, petitioners pray to be made a body corporate under the name and style aforesaid, entit led to the rights, privileges and im munities and subject to the liabili ties fixed by law. This 7th day of April, 1913. S. L. MALLARD, HEETH VARNEDOE, L. C. VARNEDOE, Petitioners. THEODORE TITUS, Attorney For Petitioners. 1, J. W. Groover, Clerk of the Su perior Court of Thomas County, do ■ hereby certify that the foregoing is ;a true and correit copy of a petl- itlon for charter now of filo In this office. This 7th 4*7 of lAlpril, 1913. , J. W. GROOVER, Clerk. J 4-8-4 tsw. . MEMPHIS IN DANGER BUT OTHER CITIES SEEM TO BE HOLDING THEIR OWN /AGAINST THE FLOOD TIDES. Memphis, Tenn., April b.—The Mississippi continues to rise here at the rate of a foot and a half a day, registering 42.4 feet this morning. The brick protecting wall, used as a levee along Bayou Gayoso, broke early this morning, flooding the small residence section In the north ern part of Memphis. This same section was flooded last spring. It Is not believed that the damage resulting from the present break will be very heavy, and no los* of life has been reported. Rumors that the levees at Point Pleasant, Mo., gave away last night, flood St. Francis Basin, were de nied this morning by the United 3tates Engineers office. ( The fall in the river stage at Cairo Is attributed to the flooding of the upper St. Francis basin by the wa ter flowing over the old stretch of levee above New Madison, on which work has been abandoned. This wa ter will return to the Mississippi river Just below New Maderia. The conditions In the Reel Fool ■section Is reported good, and five hundred additional men were put to work today on the levee above Greenville, Miss., topping It with sandbags. As a result of the breaking of the Bayou Gayoso, the levee section of Memphis, three blocks wide and six to nine blocks long has been flooded In three to six feet of water. The residences in this section are small frame buildings. RECEIVED NEW SPRING LINE OF 4< MENS SHIRTS That arc guaranteed absolutely fast colors. A New Shirt or Your Money Back if They Fade. $1.50 grade for 98c $2 for 0 g r ade $1.39 Ask to see the ARTISTIC Shirt. The shirt with a reputation. SEE WINDOW DISPLAY. I he Fair. Recession Noted at Cairo Today. Cairo, III., April 5.—For the first time since the Ohio started to rise, two weeks ago, a decided recession wa* noted this morning. The gauge today was well below the 54.7 feet mark, which was passed last night. A relief expedition was sent to Mound City, Ill., today, where con ditions are reporter as being ser ious, for both the residents and soldier boys. Flood Has i»one its Worst at I)e- koven, Ky. Dekoven, Ky. f April 5.—The Ohio has risen only slightly since yes terday, and It Is now believed that the flood has done Its worst here. The fears of distress among the lower Ohio river flood victims were allayed today by the arrival of two relief steamers carrying supplies to Shawneetown, Unlontown, Casey- vlllo, and other places which have been laid waste by fine flood. SENATE GETS TIFF BILL UNPRECEDENTED PLAN OF UN DERWOOD COMMENTED ON — WILSON'S COMPROMISE PROB- ABLY ARE ACCEPTER ON THE SUGAR QUESTION. Washington, April 5.—The new tariff bill underwent a careful exam ination at the hands of the Senate Finance Committee today, while the anti-free sugar forces of Louisiana and other cane and beet sugar states were making efforts to rally enough strength to defeat President Wil son’s compromise plan. The Senate leaders were analyz- , Paris, April 5.—The rapid strides In aeronautics being made by Ger many has caused widespread un easiness in France, and today the French cabinet decided upon a bill designed to maintain this country's boasted pre-eminence In aviation. The outline* of the bill, however, have been kept a secret. An' official announcement says that the preparations for war on land and sea have been so changed by the progress of navigating the air, that France must put forth fresh efforts In this direction In future. France already posses six hun- Hfrkmnn Suffers ns Result of l«v?e Break,. Hickman, Ky., April 5.—As a re sult of the city levees breaking yes terday, West Hickman today Is in ten to fifteen feet of water. The business section Is two to four feet deep and all factories of the tow-.i are closed down. There Is very lit tle suffering as most of the resi dents had moved to the hill sectlo l where there Is ample food and shel ter. Ing all the contested parts of the! dred aeroplanes, but Is deficient In bill, so they can tell the President dirigible balloons, capable of drop- tomorrow whether they can accept ping explosives on battleships, arse- lt without change. nnls, ship-yards and other objec- The action of Chairman Under- ] tfve points, wood In turning the Ways andj Means Committee’s bill over to the 1 nop-rnii piTinritp nniinri|| Senate for examination is the most QUO | (Jll uKIlLIiu uUHIiLIV1H unprecedented Incident in tariff' his- j tory, It is claimed. I The Senate Ieadorc Insisted that; they should be consulted in the pre-l \\'e i the undersigned, citizens of "BLACK HAND" LETTER. paration of the tariff revlalon, and tbe Dry L a lt e Community, deeply IS KILLED GANGSTERS SHOOT POLITICIAN IN HIS TRACKS AS HE RE TURNED FROM A BALL—FUED HAS DEVELOPED. New York, April 3.—Eugene Smith, a Tammany politician, was shot and Instantly killed on Park Row early this morning by four gangsters. Smith was on his way home from s ball given by East Side Democrats. After the shooting, tho gangsters made their getaway. X A brother of the slain man said Smith was mistaken for some ons else,, hut the police were told that Smith recently became Involved In a gang rued in Brooklyn, and became of the feuds, the gangsters took his life. UNDO. WRECK Conditions Are Very Bud Yet. Washington, April 5.— Major Normoyle, who Is In charge of the flood relief work in the lower Ohio river sections, reports that he ha* dispatched three carloads of food stuffs to Hamilton, 0„ where he found five hundred people home less and in need. Twelve hundred others there were found to be sleep ing on damp floors, and for them he has ordered five hundred tents and supply blankets. Ernest P. Bicknell, the Red Cross Director, reports the situation still serious In Indiana. He says that twenty places In that state are fa- undated, while 30 cities and towns In Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois are needing aid. Congressman S. A. Roddenbery has Wade, W. S. Jackson, W. D. Scott obtained permission from the Gov- W. H. ScQtt, J. P. Jackson, J. B. ernment for the members of the Hicks, G. W. Belcher, F. R. Carter, Tbomasvll'e Study class to take g E Baker, W. A. Bosman, W. J. D. M. Highsmith, T. ,T. LIVER GETTING LAZY? DON’T STOP WORKING. Take Dodson's Liver Tone ami Go .lliout Your Business—It Will Liv en Up Your Liver Without Harm. bilious attack or constipation can be relieved In a short while by a spoonful of Dodson’s Liver Tone— the mild, vegetable remedy that every druggist guarantees. Just ask the Pcncock-Mash Drug Company about Dodson’a Liver Tone. They know that It Is a harm- lesi preparation that starts the liver without violence and puts you into shape without interferring with your habits. This store guarantees It to be all that and will give you your money back If you don’t find Dod- son'a Liver Tone gives you quick, easy relief. Dodson's Liver Tone Is for both grown-ups and children. Jt has a pleasant taste, and Is safe and re liable. The price is 50 cents for s large bottle, and your 60 cents back to you It you tell the Peacock-Mash Drug Company that it hasn’t beet a benefit to yon. Don’t take calomel and don't buy Imitations of Dodson’s Liver Tone— you may ran into danger it you do. Buy Dodson's—the medicine that the Paacoek-Maah Drag Company recommends and guaranteeaadv. President Wilson has made an’ef- d^iorlng the incident which occur- fort to bring the Senate, House and red ln tb i s section some two weeks White House ln accord oa a bill be- Jlnce _ wbtu G w _ Marrable, a fore It IB Introduced. g r o received through the mails Indications are that the Presl- threatening letter, in fact 'a “black dent’s compromise plan on the sug- hand" letter, giving him ten days to nr bill’ probably will be accepted leave a home ol which he was in Anally in the Senate. peacable possession. A short time after this, the burning of his fence, Democrats Favor Wilson Bill. exposing his crops to cattle, etc. Washington, April 5.—The Demo-, Now we aB goo( i and i aw - a bidlnE cratlc majority of the Ways and Means Committee voted unanimous ly this arternoon to agree to Presi dent Wilson’s final decison as to citizens, In the strongest langauge, condemn this ns outrageous, bar baric and anarchistic, regardless of race or color. The said G. W. Mar- the sugar schedule, and adjourned rable ba8 llved for abou t six years until Monday. | n this neighborhood and we’ eon- It will agree either to free sugar aider him a good honest and inoffen- or low duty, to delineated entirely s lve negro. Not knowing the per- wlthln three years. petrators of the above-mentioned President Wilson Is expected to crime, we take this means of ex- mako his decision this afternoon. pressing our disapproval of such acts of violence. Intflics study Mas* Will Beautify (31gned.) W. E. Garbutt, S. W. Mitchell Heuse Pnrk. Carter, M. E. Wade, S. Dekle, I. M. charge of the Mitchell House lot, upon which the new poetoffice will uarDul1 ' be put and they will beautify It and Highsmith, L. S. Simpson, A. J. see that It is kept ln good condi- ^ Williams, B. Alderman, W. B. Al- flon. ; derman, J. L. Sessions, F. O. Wood, Some years ago this was one ol the n L Hewlltt, D. E. Wood, G. T. beauty spots of Tnomasvllle, but or r ^ , . .. . w „ _ . 1«*„ I* h.o Keen ,-ceeMv navlo-tort Car er, X,. L,. BatOS, W. r ■ BOlCS. late It haa been greatly neglected, the Bhrubbery has been broken 1 down and the flowers killed. GERMAN SOLDIER DROWNS The ladies will plant flowers on the lot and nr 'ar as possible have the shrubbery good order have the w Nor’h Baltimore, Md., April 6.— Two men were killed, four seriously scalded and five others injured when an- East Bound passenger train on the Baltimore & Ohio ran through an open switch and the engine turar. ed turtle from the remainder of the train and crashed through the de pot. Fireman Jackson and Grant Ma son, who was In the depo|, was killed. NOTICE OF BOND VALIDATION. STATE OF GEORGIA Tho' CITY OF THOM1A3VILI.E. In tho Superior Cour*. County, Georgia. Petition to confirm nnd vail Fifty Thousand Dollars of Bom the proceeds to be applied only to 1 school purposes. On the 1st day of April, 1913; the above case, being a petition filed by tho Solicitor General of the Southern Circuit, ln the name ot the State of Georgia, against the City of Thomasville to validate and confirm 359,000.00 of Bonds, the proceeds of which are to be applied only to school purposes ln and for said city, will bo heard and deter mined at the court house ln the city of Thomasville on the third Monday In April next, and any citi zen of the State of Georgia, resid ing within the city of Thomasvllts or any o’her person, wherever rest- WITH HIS FIVE CHILDREN dent, who has a right to object, may Bernburg, Germany, -A'prll 7.—A become a party to these proceed- •bat remains, put In German soldier and Are of his chll- lags. ’heir intention is to dren were drowned near here today This, 7th day of April, 1913. rk started at once and by the upsetting of n row boat, ln O. GROOVER, Deputy Clerk, annuals, et .. will be planted that which the former was taking the lab Superior Court, Thomas Co., Oa. will bloom during the summer and ter for a ride. 4-7-tf. add to the attraction of t|)e park Juet now there la a good deal of old debris scattered over the grounds, and portions ot the lot.’nave more t&e appearance of a dumping ground than a park. It also seems to be a favorite loafing ground for the Thomasville cow, but the ladies 'are hoping that she, too, may be removed along with the other un sightly things that disfigure that otherwise attractive lot. The ladles feel much Indebted to Congressman Roddenbery for hie promptly efforts In getting permis sion from the government In the matter which Is in line with his us ual kindness and consideration. Nat Eager for Businas*. When yon go shopping In Bnrmab It to difficult to gst the proprietor of the estsbUshment to show bis goods - • GOOD ENOUGH FOB A WHILE YET I ——~ - before sending It to the repair MuA . Is the mistake that is often made * the man that is given to procrasti nation. Why ran the risk of acci dent when It may cost you so dear when, you can hare your carriage or wagon over-haulei and made Bound at so little expense 1>y AUTOMOBILE PAINTING AND TRIMMING