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! W M Jones -i-sr^Hnb South Georgia Iprogress.u TSOMAvSVlELB, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JULY 29, [904. New Series, Vol XIV—Xo. 52. SEPTEMBER. 23. THE DATE FOR THOMASVILLE’S j DINNER. . THE NEWS OF MEIGS- | /rof- Searcy's Story of the Week's Hsppenflfgs in that City. Tij* Baptist church lias received 'Tew white dross. It adds much to its • appearauce. All Her Friends Will be Entertained at That Time According to Piers Made by Joint Committees in Session Yes- Mr. E.M. Johnston left Sunday morn- terday Afternoon* : ing for a sliort business trip to Middle --- Georgia. The joint N c.ciniuiitee appointed bj! Miss Foy Singletary, a very. popular the vartoas orgxuizaiioiu in the city j »ud attrac tive youn; lady from Pine met at the courthouse Friday after- i Part, is the guest of Misses Emmie and noon, and proceeded to mate plans for Thomasville's entertainment day 'with mn enthcsiasm that promises much for tire success of the occasion. The meeting was attended by the committeemen previously mentioned^ and by W P. Grantham and A. H. Williams from the Woodmen of the World, besides ‘•©Ternl citizens who had been requested to be present. Organi sation was effected by tho choice of Dr. J. T. Culpepper for chairman, and J. D. McCartney foMccretary. The first business of the afternoon k Was the choice of a date. September 33rd, was selected as a time best suited to all. This day was-especially chosen with reference to the convenience of the country i**ople, all of whom will be special guests of the occasion. Resolutions favoring the appointment of an executive committee were adapted. This committee is to have complete general supervision of the day, to ap point sub-committees and in short to- manage the whole affair. 'Hie chairman of the ^committee was complimented by a unanimous elcctiou from those as sembled. He is the originator of the affair, and the very man for the place, Mr. C. T. Gaudy. The oilier members nominated oy th^ir respective bodies are from the Elks*. L. Steycrmiui; troni the Masons, J. J. Stephens: from the Woodmen, W. P. Grantham; from the Odd Fellows, W. W. Linton; from the Board of Ttade, C. M. Smith; frolh tho citizens at large, Ralph Neel, from his loving friends, Dr. J. T. Culpepper. The lost nominated gentlediau was urged by everyone present to serve, and tho phrase preceding his name best describes the method of his selection. The K. of P. representative will lie named later. The executive committee will ap point; A finance committee whose duty it will Im to collect by public si^bscriptiou moneys to be expended for the differ ent needs of the committees and to vise all accounts. A committee on arrangement whoso duties will be to prepare a place and tables to hold the dinner and any other matters tliat pertain to tho dinner. ** A committee on amusements whose duty it will be to hlre,a band if thought advisable, and faroish auy other amuse ment they may think deniable 01 lie Rogers this week. Muses Mabel Hall, of Newton, and Pearie Taylor, of Camilla, will visit Misses Leila and Bertie Pilcher near Hansel l this week. Mr. Jesso Lowe, of Tolbert county, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. R. Car ter, on The Row. The railroad trains have killed quite a number of hogs and shoata in paseitnr through this town during the past few weeks. These mutilated car cases lie in full view of passing citizens uml near residences until the scavangers from the sxies relieve the situation. Some people perhaps do not like sul phuretted hydrogenized pork. Then the question arises whose duty it it to remove the sickening stench: tlte rail road, the town, the marshall, the man to whom the stock belonged, or the person in from of whose house it lies? The ball boys, aecpinpaniod by some youug ladies nnrt others from this place, went down to Whigham last Thursday and took another game from tho Whighamites They say the Whigham folks were awful nice to them and they hated to beat them so they made it as a compromise .’8 to 17. Miss Maud Sultou, of Cairo, has been a very pleasaut visitor iu this place for the past teu days. ’ Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Atkinson, of Doe- run, visited the family of Mr. IV. K. Davis Saturday and Sunday, Mrs. M. It. Elder, and her two son are at home after several weeks spent in Forsyth and Indian Springs. Rev E E. Rose was in town, Tuesday on his way from Metcalfe to Fairville. He will conduct revival services at tlie latter {dace. ltcv. J. J. Bonnet from Tiftou was iu town Wednesday. Mr. C. B. Quinn made a business trip to Meigs Wednesday, Mrs. D. H. Parker of Boston came to visit relatives Wednesday. Mr. Abe Simon came up from Mon- ticeilo yesterday afternoon." Mr. Z. E. Norton of Pelham was in town Wednesday on business. MERRILLVILLE NEWS New Militia District .Urged. Town Improvements. Othsr Items. Merrillville, Oa., July 27th.—The painters’ brush is being used to vory telling effect on the depot.. The A. & B. Co. is having their bnilding palmed the standard colors of the system, Miss Jennie Johnson of Upson county, sister' of Mrs. J. H. G. Johnson, has ac cepted the position us principal of our school, which began Monday under very flattering prospects' of Moultrie spent a few days this week ORGANIZED. BOARD OF TRADE ELECTS GOOD OFFICERS Spl.ndicf Meeting Held Thursday. Agent to be Employed. Object lb Material and Moral Upbuilding of Thomasville ond Thomas County, I “ Tlte Young Mon’s Board of Trade met Thursday to perfect permanent organ, izatiou, and one of tho fint things done Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dyke and daughter! was to change the name to Thomatfdlle BOard of Trade. The youug men will the guests of his brother. Mr. J. M.juo longer be memoriaUzod* Dyke. Messrs. N. E. Tnruor. J B.. Floyd, Thomas Evsus, and Mr. Dodson lent their muscles to the erection of a trough at the pnblio well for the con venience of watering stock. Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Baker of Thom- Seville spent the day Friday the Chests of Mr. and Mrs. Young. yf\ Miss Addle Craig, who has been vis iting friends here for several weeks, left Saturday afternoon for her home in Moot trie. Dr. D. C. Montgomery and Mr. J. J. Toner visited Thomasville Monday on Mrs. Lillie May Scarbrough of Thom- asville spent Sunday with her parents, Mr: and Mrs. A. Green. ’ A seriesoT meetings began at the Big Creek church last Sale-day; services conducted by the poster, Rev. H.tt No smith. Mn P. F. Dureu is spending a few ' . the three gentlemen especially named days with her brotlier-iu law, Mr. KeqO t for this purpose, and the president and 5 treasurer of the Board. This executive Mrs. S. A. Pisrcejnade a fcorfmltteo was diluted last nigh*,* The meeting was long bnt it waa teeming oror with interest and grim determination. Officers were elected for six months as follows; President, Jas. F. Evans; Vice President, 0. It. Poole; Secretary, J. L. Turner; Treas urer, Will Watt; Executive Committee, E. M. Smith, W. M. Hardy, Lee Neel. Although those gentlemen were nom inated by a committee appointed soma days ago for the sole purpoao of nom. looting officers, they were pnt upon their eleotlon individually. In every ease the election was unanimous. A constitution and a (nil set of by laws was adopted after free dispntaiAn. Among other things, a regular meeting on the 2nd Mondhy in each month is provided^ Any white male resldSutof Thomas oonnty is eligible to member ship, and by paying three months’ dues inudvanco can seenre a certificate of membership for that length of time. The executive committee consists of Mrs. Darden of Macon is on a visit to A committee on programme whose ^ mns. J, J. Stephens. duty it will hero make date* with speakers for tliat day. A committee on rates who shall get pecial rates on all railroads for not less than forty-eight lionrs. A reception committee whose duty it will be to meet and entertain ss near as possible all visitors on that day. A master of ceremonies who shall in. trodnee speakgs and make an address of welcome. A committee on invitation who will see that all friends have a cordial invi- ation, The Timet-Enterprise fells safe in saying that no one will be .able to complain of Thomatviile's hospitality when the day is over, Mr. David Comf ore, of Boston, tpen Tuesday in town. 'O, P, Leach, of Boston, was among the Tuesday visitors to town. Mr. A. E. Smith, formerly a teacher of Meigs bat now a lawyer of Valdosta Spent Tuesday in town. Miss Cora Stephens iias gone to Tampa for 4 mouth’s visit witli friends. .Mr. S. W. Baker is ill with 'fever at liia home on Bemington Axenne. Mr. W. J. Cram and family.luve gone to Ohio to visit relatives for several weeks. I B. L. Van Laodingham from Cairo was among thorn who were in Thomas- vilile Wednesday. Mr. E, A. Smith, the naval stores man of Meigs, was here Wednesday on his way to Savannah. Mrs. H. W. Hopkins and Miss Mae Hopkins left Wedneday far several day’s visit in Atlanta with Judge Hopkins. Captain K. T. Maclean, as agent for the Illinois life Insantnos Co. aanean- oes that for quick payment of a policy he about holds the record. He paid a claim to the beneficiary of (he late Wm. Smith exactly two weeks after foe death of Mr. Smith. Thomamrille Monday. We are glad to have Mise Belle Daren in our midst again, who has Just recov ered' from a serious attack offerer. She left Saturday for Moultrie, where site will spend some time visiting awl re cuperating tier health. Oar town council will have on their next regular meeting a very sad duty to perform, that of electing some one to fill the vacancy canted by die death of Mr. P. F. Daren, who was a member of The commissioners, who were pointed by the county commissioners, at tlieir last meeting, to lay off the Merrillville district, met Steve Wednes day and Friday and on both days were disappointed by foe absence of the map of the oonnty which failed to come. Well, gentlemen, if we do not get oar district in shape time enough for tho coonty primary, there will bn {see. erel candidates who will suffer the loss of votes, for itis mist too far towalk to Patten to vote., Mrs. M. J. Evans and family moved Monday to Coolidge. We regret to |loeo inch an estimable family bat Merrill- ville'slots is Coolidge’sgain. MEIGS AFFAIRS. Treats* In Spley Fashion by Our Prof. J-S. Searcy. Mr. G. L. Dnren and wife spent a few days at Cairo this week. Airs. Enphcmus McRae, of Niles, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. M. H. Atkinson, on Ms,shall street. Col. A. E. Smith, of Valdosta, is here, Ool. Smith is a ydung attorney bnt I don’t think he is looking, particularly, after easiness of a purely legal natnre. Mr. Brownlee, a traveling man, brother-in-law of Mr. G. L. Dwen, was here on a visit Sunday: Whigham’a second nine will play the Meigs aejond tomorrow, (Thursday 211.) look into tlie matter of selecting a paid ageut, and of finding tlie expense at tached to employing him. Tlie regular membership dues were placed at fil .00 per month. Tlie money thus derived will be nsedtowgrd paying the, salary of this agent, uud toward auy other object which uuy show Uaelf worthwhile. Tlie nnion picnic, for in stance, is where some of it may be used. A oommittee was appointed to meet with the general picnic committees this afternoon and to represent tho Board of Trade at tliat meeting. Messrs W. B, Cochran, C, W. Cooper and J. L. Tar- uer constitute this committee. Tlie committee appointed some days ago to solicit members to the Board of Trade was continued. Though they reported 7A signed members last night, theyjiave not by any means completed their labors. Mr. C. M. Smith who has ably presided over tin delibera tions of the Board daring Its embryonlo stage, was extended a vote of thanks. To quote a pirotal phrase from the constitution will snm np more eloquent- ly than nbnndant words coaid do what Tlie Board of Trade proposes to ac complish. “The object fff the Thomas ville Board of Trade shall be the ma- torial and moral upbuilding of Thomas- villa and Thomas county." That the organization mast accomplish at toast several steps on their Jacob’B ladder is a foregone conclusion. THE NEWS OF BOSTON. Everything that’s Said 'and Done as Seen (Hy H. C. Jordan) Col. A. P, Jordan of Pnnta Gorda, Fla., passed through here entente to his home last Wednesday afternoon, went to St Lonis as a delegate to tlie National Democratic Convention nud had tlie honor of casting his vote for Judge Parker, oar next president. Miss Mable Baum, one of Quitman's most estimable yonng ladles, after spend ing some days ’wifo her sister, Mre. W. A. Taylor and Mrs. J. 3. Brooks, left for her home lsst Wednesday week. Mrs. W. B. Fambrongh who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. W. Fam- brongli at Elijay, Ga., for several weeks returned home last week. Miss Maggie Bilrney, one of Boston’s best young ladies left last Thursday fer Brunswick and St. Simons Islnud to visit relatives. Miss Maggie will make on extended visit ere site returns to the "Hob”. D. M. Horn, who holds a very impor tant and lucrative position at Bainbridgo is at home on a short far^rngh. visiting his family. Miss Clara Mclntoeh, a very sweet and attractive yonng lady of Lnraville Fla. is visiting her coterie of friends and relatives. Mrs, J. L. Msnjrleu, nee Stephens of Cairo! visited her* mother Mrs Stephens since my last billet donx. James G. Barney, ono of Boston’s leading basinets men was called,to Jacksonville last Thnreday. From there lie goes to Brunswick, St. Simons auitpth'er sna-sific reports, for vacation rest nud rsenperation. 0. P..Dupree, of St. Andrews FJa, spent last Snnday in Boston the gnest of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Neel nt their rural home in sonth-euc Boston. • Mre. Dr. H. 0. Cook is visiting her father at Tem^eGa, ,J Matt,Staualand, a former Bostonian, bnt now of Monltrie, was visiting Ids parents, Mr. and Mre. Stanmiand this wook. - - - SHSCTa- S'JNOAY SCHOOL CCNVENTION Will Probsly be Held at Boston In August. The first courtnnon held by the Then . HS ccuuty Sunday School Association in many years will probably be lield: t Boston on the 2?lh and 28th of Augm- . The Thomas County Association w. > reorganised last fall, and the orgautz ■ tioo ip still perfect. The hospital,- people of Boston, ever ready to lead ;ii religions matters aud lio.pltality, ha-.- invited tile association to hold itafknni al convention there, and at a meeting < V the executive committee of the assor • ation, to be held licit week, the invit:. ■ tion will most probably bo accepted. Tlie fourth SuiMay iu August and tl e Saturday priHoding, have been snggf.c el ss convenient dates, and although both the Methodist and tlie Baptists . t Boston are acednlcd to hold servioes i (i that Sunday they bate not only gener ously offered to give way, bnt hav.- urged that their houses of worfoip i - need by the convention, Bach hoej ■ tality can hardly be passed by. Wilson M. Hardy, one of the editors and proprietors of foe Times-Enterprise was in oar olty Tuesday in foe Interest of his paper, and while here cave this pencil pnalier a call which was very much'onjoved. Come sgain. W. W. Wade visited Pelham last Snnday to see his best girl. Ed Askew of Pidoook was ulronlatiug among-hia nnmeroos friends here last Saturday. Only Two Gamas. Atlanta won from Memphis in u|>-to- date style—ten to one being tlie soore. Nashville defeated Little Rock teu to nine. Many Attractions. Manager O. L. Thompson of Tliomp- aon’s Opera House announces a line of nnuaily fine attractions for the com ing season. The regular season will open in October with Ah G. Field’s fa- moos minstrels al the first attraction, bnt several summer companies may ap pear before that time. FIRST GEORGIA BALE. Albany Received It Yesterday from Colored Farmer. The first Dale of new cotton in Geor- gin was received in Albany yeeteiday. The Herald brings the news that it ar rived there shortly before noon yester day. As nsnel Deal Jackson the fa mous fir^t bale man brought the staple. It was classed as good middling and was of nnosoal fine quality, free from trash, and of good color. It sold for 15 oents a pound and iu 337 pounds brought its owner fi5S.CS. The cotton waa im mediately sent to Savannah. Jackson has taken the first Georgia bale to Albany each year for a long time. Hia-dates were, July 27 in 1200, August 5,1201, July 21 1202 and August 3,120$. The Herald asys he will have another bale before anyone else in the O.L. Frost a former citizen of Boston, bnt now of Montioello, KlaJ, was trans acting business here last Saturday. Mre. Maggie L. Wade and daughter, Lncy, are sojourning in the mountains of North Georgia. The former goes to recuperate her health, which has beeu precarious for soma ^tme Harry B. Neel a prominent employee of the So. Exp. Co. with headquarters at Jacksonville silent several days tills week in our city the gnest of bis parents Mr. and Mrs. J; O. NeeL Miss Ona Neel will open on Angutt 1st at Mre. Massey’s old stand a milli nery business in nil of its various rami fications and would be glad to havo her friends call on her. B. F. McIntosh of Monltrie was here a few days since visiting his brother, J, H. McIntosh and other relatives.' Mr. Clieeves, a noted lumber broker and living at Valdosta was in our city this week spying out tha land like Josh ua and Caleb wifo a view of locating. Rev. W. M. Blitch of Jakla is assist ing Rev. H. O. Jones pastor of foe Meth odist church in his-protracted meeting. The services araf marked by good and at tentive congregations ami much good will redound to oar town, by foe meet ing. A oonnty convention of foe Thomas Oonnty Sunday School Association will be held in Boston on Snnday, Augtsr 98th and everyone having the interest, f the cause at heart are cordially ,101111 d to be prerent. Some noted speakers will be present anl deliver addresses appro ' priate to the occasion. J. M. Woinble of Jacksonville,. Fla*f> has been in onr city for several dayq ex ■ hibiting two unique machines—one iJ knotvn ns n striking machine or muscle tester, nnd tlie others Inng testes. B,- h are something new nnd have late y been patented by Mr. Womble. Miss Emma Daniel retained - ho: e this week from Moaticsilo, Fla.,whit 1. r sho had gOng^jh^yligr anqt, Mre. Smith wtyo lawafienn vwty ilL She re ports Mrs Smith slightly improved. Tlie town improvement company * f Boi ton some years ago sot about the t-. J of trying to prevent the qoadrop- . wearing horns from appearing upon streets and inaugurating other measu re of reform tending to odd to the b<2r. .- of onr streets and homes, but we regret to say tliat said organization has go,.-. glimmering like the school boy’s tale. Tax Receiver J. F. Howard was here this week shaking hands ' with li t friends. J. F. Howard his pnrohaied of Dr. T. Culpepper of Thomasville, part < f Uifi old Evans plantation, one mils vc t of Boston on the Boston and Tbomn.-- villeroad. ' < Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Groover vieiti d Thomasville last Wednesday. * W. B, Groover of Brooks oonnty m l one of that comity's substantial dfoti- * ' and farmers, was In onr bug L.t Wednesday transacting business. Architect W. R. Foster and his a - sUlanls are reraodelliig the interior *--f the Brooks Bros, store and when ihe work is completed It wiU add greatly to Its appearauae and comfort) '- ' Mrs. Fannie Griffin, aister of Mrs, J. B. Roberts, is wo rogret to say, qt. e sick at the litters’ I tome on east. J.. ■ fcreon stleet. _ > DID IT AGAIN. Thomasville Wine a Second Tin o From Wayoroee. Jmt to si low that it was no acoidii.t Thomaaville won again from Waycr- -.s •’ yesterday. The boys from the crr.g i., roads had vowed vengeance and oou,' arable money was wagered on foe gar. c. Tho teams lined np as on yesterday, , with Will Hopkins oh the firing lii. -, for Thomasville. He pitched a steely game and had splendid support from :.ll foe othere on the team. Tbs features i f the game were the playing of TUrnbull at sooond and Grooves- at short: Harry — frame heavy work wifo the ash and pounded out a home nut, Thomasville has lost only to CUroa Quitman this year, and foe boys i tlieir friends ere proud of their cord.