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Illl&jsr * * \ *,;'•/ , ■ Pf<- • ( \ \ j Hnb South (Beougia fl>rogre88. THOMASVIIyLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1904. New Series, Vol XIV—No. 40. FLOWERY TRIBUTE Judge Roddenbery Pays Splendid Eu logy to the Dead. The Lost Cause and its dead heroes received a splendid tribute Tuesday at the hands of Mayor S. A. Roddenbery. The day, as seems nearly always to be the oaae, was ideal for Memorial exer cises, and the beauty and strength of Thomasville gathered at Lanrel Hill to honor the occasion. The singing, led by a quartet com posed of Messrs. Oochran and L. Watt, Cocroft and Briley, and aooompanied by Mr. Jno. Chambers on the cornet, was a feature that added greatly to tlie suc cess of the ceremonies. Mayor Roddenbery was introduced in a few words by'Captain Han so 11, and in a speech of torty minntes length the orator of the day held his audience to close attention. , Judge Roddouberry showed 'n un questioned terms how the south and southern men harp been tlio backbone of our nation froiu its very inception He told of how it was a southern man l who wrote the Declaration of Indepoo 'deuce, a sontlierner, Washington, who, was the tether of Ids country, a sooth erner, Marshall, who clothed the halted bones of the constitution, a southerner who was.responsible for the addition of Louftana to America’s territory, an other southerner who added Florida, another, Texas; how that for 80 years every president of the country with a single exception, was a southerner. The speaker spoke most touchingly of Georgia’s great representatives. Hill, Stephens and Gordon. Tlie Guard* were ont in considerable numbers and made a good showing. Col- McLendon's Lseture. Mr. and Mrs. 8. G. McLondon spent Tuesday at Albany, where Mr. Molmn- Aon lectured In the auditorium at If a. — ^|- tlie subject, "Publicity.” Specking of the address, the Albany Herald-says: Mr. McLendon is one of tlie best known lawyers infleorgin, u student and scholar of splendid attainments and a man widely known, hut not until quite recently bus he turned his talents to the lecture platform. His “Publicity" is n consideration of political, economic and civil ques tions from n purely academic annid- point, protection as a world-im;sirt- aut subject boiug the particular topic principally discussed. Mr. McLendcn sets forth some advanced propositions, and treats bis subject ably, urging pub licity as tho factor laisc calculated to keep tlie masses fully cuuversaut with now conditions that aro being constant ly created by tlie world's rapid prog ress. The locture is largely statistical, and is full of meat for thoughtful per- VALDOSTA SUNDAY SCHOOLS. May Pic Nic Hera on the Sixth of Next Month. It is quite probable that the Suutay schools of Valdosta will pio nic in Thom- asville on the sixth of May. Commit tees are now investigating the matter, and dealing with the railroads, and oar good neighbors of the Sea Island city have about decided on Thomasville as' the proper place lo spend the day. The date selected, May nth, is the same as is planned for the Thomasville Sunday aoliool pic nic at MonticeUo. This coincidence is a little nnfortnnate and may result in-one or the other of the pic nics being deferred. Bat oome wlieu limy may, the Valdosta people will find delightful grounds, cordial hos pitality, and a warm welcome. MARRIED. IN ATLANTA. Mlsa Ella Kelly Weds Mr. J. W. Kea, In Tht.il City. At nine o'clock Monday night occnrr- ed tlie marriage of Miss Elio D. Kelly, of TliomaaviUe, to Mr. J. W. Kea. Tlie ceremony was performed at tho resi dence of Mrs. Young on Oonrtland street in Atlanta. Tlie news came as a great surprise to the many ThomesviUe friends of 1 Kelly. She hoe been in Atlanta for some time studying pharmacy and doing stenographic work, and her wedding was iu no wav thought of. The affair was a very quiet one, no invitations at all being issued. Miss Kelly is a sister of Messrs. Ben and Henry Kelly of this city. Mr. Kea is a traveling man. He oovers Florida territory for the A. M. Robinson com pany of Atlanta. The couple wlM moke their home ataWewehitchka, Fla., the old home of tlie groom. Many good wishes follow them. WARNER CLISBY MCKAY A Little Child Taken Prom Earth Wad nesday. Wednesday morning at eleven o’clock, Warner Ciisby McKay the four year old son of Mr. and Mm. Wm. McKay pass ed Into the seet of Paradise, after a . short illness. The little one was named for the late Rev. Warner Ciisby who died juet one year last Tuesday, He is the second child of that name that his parents have loot The funeral took place at the family residence Thursday afternoon at liulf past three o'olock. Tlie following young men acted as pall bearers. Herbner Mallard, Oy Mallard, D. B. Curry and -A ex Canada. The sorrowing parents have the tendered sympathy of every heart. They Leave Today. Mr. and Mm. J. Wyman Jones left V .ursday morning at six fifteen for their home in New Jersey. They have spent the winter at their country plane Elsoma. They are among Thomosville’s oldest end beet beloved winter residents and everyone hopes for their early return next season. They will make the trip in the private car "Unarm" of the M. R. and B. T. railroad. v Suelna News Items. Mr. Clnnde Copeland and Mr. Ansel Delete of Metcalfe, were here Thuiedsy. Mr. W. Chambers of Thomasville, who has been representing an Atlanta h lrdwaro bouse for many years, was here Friday. Mr. Jerry Jones of Valdosta, ami Miss Basic Mae ('lower of Cairo, were here visiting friends Friday. There was no primary election held here on the 20th. There was only one freeholder nt tho polls, and no one came to vole. Tlif rain came indite nick of rime fori the farmers. The writer mode a visit to Thomas* villa last Monday. Taking them all round, the business men of Thomnsviiie are an eaueedingly dean lot of gentle men. Tlie rain broke np a large picnic which was .to be held on Lake Iamonia, last Tuesday. We expect the prayer wheels in Tlilb- et are making an extraordinary number of revolntioue -to the mlnote, theee war like times. Dr. J. M. Castleberry returned home Saturday from ThontaeviUe where he had been doing a week's duty on the petit jury. CRIMINAL TERM CONCLUDED. CONTRACT LET And Work Begins at once on Y.MC. A. Building. On Tuesday erening the oontraot for the new Y. M. O. A, building wallet to H. M. Stanton. Work will be started at ooce andContractorStanton promises to have the building completed and ready for oocupancy within ninety days. This will be glad news to the people who aro luterested in the welfare of the association and the progress of Thom- asville. The good people of Thomas; ville including many of her winter visi tors have subscribed nobly to the work, end the fruits of their liberality Will be seen in one of tlm neatest and best eqaipped association buildings In the state. Tlie total value of the plant when it is completed will bo more than *7600. The building Will be located on a spa cious lot at the curlier of Dawson and Jackson streets, convenient to both resi dence and business sections. Considera ble work has already been done in grading and filling in the lot. Tlie building will bo two stories in height, built of wood, and 60 by 70 feet In dimensions. It will be complete in every detail, and will fulfill what the hackneyed phrase describes os a ‘‘long felt-want ” The interior arrangements will In- olnUe a reception hall 16 x >1, doable parlors 10 x 96, reading room 10 x 16, claes rooms 18 x -ft, dressing and locker room 15 x 60, swimming pool 10x17, soda gymnasium A0 x 60. Bath rooms and tennis oourts will also be provided. Thomasville will have good canoe to be proud of the institution. LIKE TO TALK. The superior court convened for brief session Tuesday and dis posed of one case. It was that of Tom Linton, a adored man from Boston, charged with rape. He was acquitted. At the conclusion of tide case court adjourned until Wednesday. At that time the civil docket was taken np and a number of cases disposed of. Judge Robert G. Mitchell announced that no more criminal cases would be taken up at tbit term of court. There ties number of important cases that yet remain to be disposed of. These will be taken np at n special term of court that wUl convene on tbe second Monday in June. Barwriuk People Have Full Phone Coe- nectian Now. Hiss Lena Clark of Dublin, Ga., is in Berwick in -theinterrst of tho Women’s Missionary Society and lectured to the Indies at the Baptist, church Wednesday. Berwick will soon bo connected with the Bell Telephone ami also tlm Qnit- man local telephone. Wo sre already connected with tho Boston phono. liar folks believe in talking. Mr John Chastnin of the Thomas- iUe district, visited Berwick Mouday. Messrs. .7. W; Chapman and T. M. Massey made n business trip to Quit- man Tnesdar, ^ Tilt Baptist waiters conference hnW with tile Povo Baptist chnrcji Satur day and Sunday was largely attended by the Baptists of Barwick. Messrs. Harris aud Marans Barwick of Pine Park spent Saturday' and Sun day here with tlielr /arother, Mr. J L. Barwick. We are glad to see Mr. G. M. Thorn hill, after an attack -of fever, stirring out again. Dr. S. E. Sanchez attended tho State Medical convention held iu Mncon last week. Mrs. W. H. Redfearn slnd her daugh ter, Mias Jeesio, visited Thomasville Tuesday. Mr. T. A. Fsmbrough attended Su perior court in ThomasriUe Wednes day. GOES TO CAIRO. Mr. F. J. Wind Buys Cairo Me BY RAIL Mr. P. J. Wiud, who lias for some time been foreman on the Times-Enter- prise lias purchased an interest in tho Cairo Messenger and will take personal charge of that paper this week. Oar neighboring city gains a valuable acquisition and its paper & splendid manager. Mr. Wind has long experience in both the editorial and mechanical depart ments of a newspaper. He has lived the greater part of his life in Thomas coun ty and needs no introduction to his neighbors. Tlie same qualities of hon esty, industry aud fidelity to dnty which have made him a valuable employee will carry him to success iu his new enterprise. Cairo and tlie Messenger are to be congratulated. It is already a bright aud successful sheet, and will continue to prosper and grow with the progressive town whose name it bears. The Times- Enterprise commends Mr. Wind to tho best treatment of tho people of Thomas county. AND HORSE AND FOOT Folntars and Personal* stout Horn* Folks end Strsn-ers—You end Your Psoplo and Where You Aro Going. Mr. E, Morgan was horn from Moul trie Tuesday. Mr. G. T. Stuart is out again after ais Illness of several days. J. W. Horne of Metcalfe was a re cent visitor to tho city. Dr. J. B. Palmer was here from Ooh- lockonee on Wednesday. Mr. A. M. Watson left lust night ,for a flailing trip in Florida waters. . Mr. J. A. Pope of Akrldge waa promi nent. among the Memorial Day visiton- Mr. and Mm. W. B. Roddenbery cam* over ftom Cairo to attend the Memo rial Day ceremonies. FIRE NEAR CAIRO J. W. Blair Lusts Homs. Othar News From Thors. Miss Parker of Tifton was s visitor for a few days last week to Mias Annie Cook. Mr. L. B. Powell lias returned from a trip to Washington and New York. He expresses himself as being delighted with Ms trip. After continuing for nearly three weeks the meeting at the Methodist churotr cloned last Thursday night. - Rev. W. H. Bndd of Blakely did most of tlie preaching. While there were no ac- oesaiona It it hoped thnt the member ship waa revived and that all will start oat with renewed energy aud with a determination to do more for tlie Master thuu they have over done before. To be Sold In Coolidge end Sundsy Ball Tabooed. The Mayor and Council ore determin ed to pat a atop to a certain lawlessness, and to that end the following ordinance was introduced Tuesday night by coun cilman J. G. Pope. Be It ordained by the mayor and oouncil of the town of Coolidge, and it it hereby ordained by tho authority of the samu, that after the postage of this ordinance it shall be un lawful for any person, or person, to sell or offer for sale within the corporate limits of said town any wine, cider, “buck” or any other beverage that will cauae or produce druukeness or that la in any manner intoxicating. Violations of this ordinance ahull be panished as prescribed in seetion 1 of the General Penal Ordinanc. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances or reeolntioas in con flict with this ordinance are hereby repealed The town marshal has also been instructed to to pat a stop to the playing of ball on Sunday by the small boys abodtyqwn. The playing of any game on the Sabbath is in direct con- filet with the laws of the tewa and tlie mans will tee that these laws are enforced, and any interference with an officer in the discharge of his duty will beseverly dealt with. At BsIdy's, the new store, you uM find s full and complete line of genes riei dry goods, notions, shoes, note. Herd ware etc. Mrs. Will Mims from near Adel sifter •pending some with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Dear!so has returned home. Mrs, F. E. Berrie visited her brother Mr. O. M. Jones at Montsuma, for sev eral days recently. Mr. R, L. Bales aud wife have moved toCbrbe'ttstotheregmtof their many friends. Mr. T. J. Megahee visited Thomas- villTuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Mngahco sud Mrs. J. P. Cay. Farmers, gotoJ. L Baioy's for your sweeps and other farming Imple ments, j : • Saturday night and Sunday is rlie m- Mrs. Butler of Whigha-r waa tui at- gular appointment of pastor Alligood at- . , . ,, ., . | tendaut nt tho meeting on Friday of the Buptist church here. , f D-.st \ V <N-i. : Mr. T 3. Bell apelit Tr -allay in Mod-1 p a Blllwll forme r mvner uml triaon luiftinefix. maunder of tlio Cairo telephone ex- Mw, Vi«v O’Qaitm is spending tliisi'diauge paused through on hi« way Odd Follow# aud was with woek with her hou in Moultrie. _ j Talluluinwe, Fla. « them at Bainbridgo. Mr A H. Craig and wife Nollio Craig | Mr - J ' w - Bluic who ,iv P« »hout four *© upendingtlit* week wifn Mr*. Mr-1 raiu?s from hero loefc hif Iioum* by ^ireon Bride ia Thoumaville ou their way to j Tueafcy morning about two o’clock, It INS AND OUTS J. H. Anderson a leading merchant of Oclilockonco passed through the city Tuesday. V Mr. L. A. Shepherd, from Montloello. Fla., was a pleasant visitor to tlie city Tneeday. Mrs. L. Lewis and Him Clara Freeman of Camilla were in the city Wednesday morning on their way to Cairo. Dr. J. H Coyle lias gone to Atlanta on bnslncsa connected with tbe Dental Examining Board. He will return ft> Thotn.vsvIUe on Monday. HOUND PUPS FOR BALE—Full blood, red bnuo hieo-i. *6.00 per pair. Apply W. C. Thomason, Cairo, Ga. 4-83-4. Evangelist J/B. Smith wilt preaoh at the Spring Hill Cbrlstafn church Satur day night and Sundsy . morning and night, also at Union school house at # o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. R. L, Atkinson was in tlie city yesterday, onrouto to Ida home in Way- cross. He is a member of the local Crop Report. The government crop report states that owing to the unseasonably cool weather of the post week mncli replant ing of cotton will be necessary in tlie southern part of the state. This weath er condition causes the stands to be rath er poor, and retards germination, al though favorable for planting. The peach crop in fifteen northern counties has been injured by recent frosts, but a full yield is expected In the southern part of tbe state. The report for Thomas county says; Farm work pushed; rain needed; cot tonchopping retarded owing to cool weather; melons doing well. their new home at Moody, Fla., Mr. J. O. Pope made a business trip to Valdosta this week. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Brim from •near Pelham visited Mr. Brim’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Megaliee, Saturday and Sunday. Carry your chickens andeggs toJ. L- Baldy and get the full market price for am. Messrs. J. L. Baldy, H. Nankin and J. O. Bell spent Wednesday iu Thomas- Title. Mr. and Mrs K. Hincy spent Sunday with friends in Psvo. Mr. A. N. Camp lias gone to Maoon and Atlanta on business. Brown Wins Case- Mr. James H.Brown, who brought suit against H.E. Thompson, ThomssviUe'ri wealthy winter resident for *688.61 re covered tlie full amount in Superior court Wednesday. Tlie suit was for money alleged to be due Mr. Brown for Interior decorating at Mr. Thompson’s residence. Theo Titus was the defendant's attorney and Roddenbery and Luke represented Mr. Brt hours. is supposed that it caught from the stove. He lost nearly everything in the house and kitchen; the children even having toborrow clothes until some could be mode for them. We understand that he had some insurance, but how much, we do not know. Dr. W. A. Walker who lias been in New York taking a post gradate course, returned home lust Friday. We regret to announce that he has been quite sick since his return. Messrs, E. M. Johnson, W. H. Sear cy, Jr., W. H. Crawford and Misses Mamie and Rosa Howard, of Oakland Farm, Aomin Blackshear, of Basina, picknicked on Lake Iamonia on Tues day. FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Berkshire pigs, sired by the celebrated boor, "Co lumbia's Lee" from the Vanderbilt herd, at Bitrmoro, N. C. Apply to J. B. Tal bot, Snaina, Ga, Mrs. J. F. Stuart and daughter Miss Fiances who have spent the winter most pleasantly in the Kuder cottage on Dawson street,left Wednesday morn ing for their home in Chicago. Mrs. M. J. Smith, of Alapaha, Ga., is visiting Mrs. Hanaell Cone. , Mr. D. O. Barrow is spending several days in Pelham and Camilla in the in terest of the Franklin Life Insurance Co. Mr. Jim Williams went up the Albany extension on Presidential business yes terday. City Taxe* Tlie city tax books will bo open bom April 1st-to July 1st. I will be in my office on Mondays, Fridays and Satur days during that time, tf. K.T. Maclean, City Clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Ardis McDoogald, Mr, and Mrs. R. G.. Balfour, Mrs. John Grant and Miss Maude Gruzard were among the members of a party who left Thursday morning for a trip to tho The directors of tbe Vnshti Home yse* terdsy received a contribution of *16.80. _ The amount was raised by. a voluntary collection taken np bom tho members of the grand jury. The ladies desire to express their deepest gratitude to tho generous jurors. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—A black mare mule with split in ooe ear. Answers to tbs name of Kit. Return to Cochran & Son and receive reward. 4-83-4. Hon. Fondren Mitchell ««« homo from Dawson Wednesday morning. Ha was greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience at his Memorial Day speech. Tlm Dawson News speaks asjfollows: “Tbe feature of the day wee the elo quent address by Hon. Fondren MUd* ell, of Thomasville, Mr. Mitchell Item of the most talentfd young men and forceful speakers in the state, sad thd hearty applause aooorded him during and following his masterly effbrt wa • flattering evidence of bis audience's ap preciation. His references to the daad heroes of the lost cause were trotyl thrilling. TeenftlUed the eyes of meay old veterans as tbe speaker eloqwmUy pictured their deeds and hardships.”