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- PUP TiMESESTERPlUSE, THOMASVILL*, GEORGIA, OCTOBER 1,1401. — — 1 * T. P. Dyson , V DEALER IR General HardW&Ve, UXS, PISTOLS* AMMUNITIONS, STKAMFITTP jfQ BELTING, P1PEING, MILL SUPPLIES; WAGON ANDCAR7 . maTEKIAI.. *- • — Maiin.fftcturerK or—— T0BPBNTINB, FARM BGGOXBS. COOKING SYRUP. 1u “ I WANT HARDWOOD LUMBER .V jfT SJ2B . -JA- .—?»»»«£: i^gggageeta “l or what is worlli in anything But so much money as ’twill bring.”~Buffer. Wo desire to coll attention ot our customers this week to a large line of - - . Buggies, Wagons and Farm Implements, We handlo the Weber Wagon and the Virginia Wagon, the Oxford Buggies and the Rex Buggies, and the McFarlane Buggies and! Surries. . ' A GRUESOME FIND. • Colored Infant Discovered In Off! Well. Friday morning a colored boy playing about the Atkinson ’lot on Stephen* street found the body of a ired infant In an old dry well. He immediately reported Ids discovery to S. B. Kerr pastor of tho colored Epis copal church. Kerr Informed Officer Lambert who went with Coroner Chas. Gandy to the scene. The coroner Impaneled a Jury conn posed of R E. Lester, foreman, C. C, Atkinson, George Howard, Clarence Copeland, A. _W. Staart and O. H. Young. These gentlemen investigated the mattercarefuUy and adjourned again to meet next Friday when they hope to have some additional evidence bearing on the case. Tho officers have several clues to work on The body was that of a male child, and decomposition was so far advanced that it was evident that it bad been in We have combination corn and cotton planters, and combina tion guano and corn drills. • We havr tho best line of Fertilizer Distributors* wo over saw. Yon can put out with thorn front one hundred to two thousand pounds * of f.-rliliK’-r.a per Here. Wo also carry u full line of two horse rirlittgjvml walking (cultivators and woeders. i We ore still offering bargains in t —Flour, Sugar and Tobacco— and have on hand yot some select North Carolina Seed Finders,’ - Romnmbor that we give with each 26o cash pure base a ticket otc titling you ton chance at the beautiful Amos stiok seat run about cu display iu our window, whioh will be giveu away on May 28th. One of our customers will get this beautiful run about. Yon may he'the lucky one. COME to see us. ‘ the old well for several days. It was diflouit to tell the Juste oftheiinfiiut Some supposing It' to be ns mooli as c month old. Murks of violence were visible about the head, and the basket nour which it was found was blood stained. This is the second time that si similar revolting dlsoovcry has been mode at,tho same place. Tho other oc currence was about tlirco years ago. Comfort Trading Co., BO TON, - ■ GEORGIA. To Meigs With Your Cotton The J. N. Carter Compny desire to say to their friends and patrons that their modem gin plant is now in operation and that Cotton intrusted to them will be handled to the satisfaction of the grower. We have eliminated every feature of- middleman’s profit’ and aud are in position to pay the highest possible prices for all cotton coming to us. It shall be'our policy to protect fully the interest of our patrons, therefore we do not hesitate to solicit their business. We a re well up in all lines and von can make no mistake if you buy of us suen goods as you may need. Our prices are always in line. Every transaction with us—At the office or over the counter- will ot brought to a satisfactory conclusion J, N CARTER COMPANY, Dealers in Everything, eicis, Hi -IGa, Mr. Adam Crosby Dead. On Inst Sunday p. m. thirty-five m'u utes after twelve o’clock Mr. Adam Crotby paired away at liia home in Col quitt Co. He had beon siok some five or six years. His death was not nnex- peoted bat atilt it was a ilioek to his many friends. He was a man of seven ty-seven yean of age. He was a quiet an- assuming nature bnt will bo-missed by his circle of friends. He leaves Ids de voted with and reven children to mount his death. Thefuneral took place Mon day p. m at one o'clock, at Weiley Chapel cemetery. The services were oondnetedby Rev. E. Redfeam. Negro Caught. John Roe, a negro whom the Thorn- asvillo authorities have boon wanting for some time has been arrested in Albany. Hewlllbo brought to Thom- asvillo to answer to a misdemeanor oharge, that of larceny from the More of Mr. B. S. Heeth. Honor For Hambleton. *"* Mr. W. B. Hambleton Jr. who left hero* few week sago to [enter tho law school at the University ot Georgia, has already taken a prominent stand among the students of that institution. He was eleeted president of thc-jonior Law Class, the highest gift bestowed by the members of the class. Printer Killed in Valdoata. R. 0. Claiborne, a journeyman printer who once worked in the office of the Thomaivilln Times Enterprise was kill- ed in Valdosta ou Tlmrtday night. Ho was under the Influence of whiskey and was caught in the machinery ot the Valdosta Ice plant and Instantly killed by one of the large fly wheels. Clai borne was addicted to drink. Wl.en in his cops he would tell wonderful stories of his war record and claimed relation ship with ex-Uovcrnor Copeland, of Synth Carolina,. General Claiborne and other noted people. CLAIMS PRIZE ft UnelaJIeuben Tells Why he Had the BestTimeon Picnic Day. Card from Baptist Committee. The Mercer Baptist Association will meat with the Pint] Baptist church of Thomasville on Tuesday Got. l ltli, and will be in session three or four days. A large number of delegates'and visitors are expected. We will thank members of other denominations desiring to as- slat in entertaining them to report to one ot the following committee. R. E. Lester, ’’ J. S Montgomery, B. W. Stone. J. M. Massey, W. B. Cochran, Mrs. T. A. White, “ H. C. Ramsey, Joe Beverly, •• C. A: Cochran, Committee. The apartments at the new Y. >C. 0. A, bnildiug *wIH he very popular with the young men of the city, and a number of them will make their home there. Those who moved in Saturday were Moure Will Hopkins, E. 0. Aver, C. B. Atttway, Frank Driver aud E. B. Hamilton. Secretary J. B. Hunter will also reside there. The following letter is self explanato ry: ’’Ur ’ Mr. Roscoe I.itko Thomasville, Ga. Dear Mr, Luke:—I am claiming yoor oiler of two dollars aud a half for the man that had the best time at the pie- nic. My claim is bused oa the follow ing facts. In order to be sure And get in town ip time for all fhd good things I came in on the S o’clock morning train from Cairo. I heard tho first blow of the band and was with the band all day and enjoyed tlio pieces they playod. I murchefl over the street with riiem, leading them a while and following them the remainder of the day.' Now Mr. Lake I ought to have, this money for this reason, because any nun Who can end that Band and then follow thorn as I did and appreciate the music from it and shoot at the top of JiU voice when they give the p.-ople tho poorest rendi- tlon of Dixie I ever heard, (not Oven as good as the scared "Johnie Robs'’ done with a few bogles aud a drummer.'; siio" was a having a good time. Myeoconl claim is because I chewed beef, light bread, chicken' aud floor bread aud the beat cako I ever Saw until my jaw wa* so tired I could not open my mouth wide enough to fay good bye to the bahd at midnight. My third claim is because I listened to the speeches of tho spellbinders of the occasion and cheered every time tiiov raised their voices, jnst like they were saying somethin good. I . laughed at what they had to say every time they said anything and smiled themselves, whioh was very often Ur, Griggs sore did tell seme goad jokee. Mr. Bacon done well for himself. Mr. Olay tickled me and I am hereafter for him, and Mr. Ooviugtr u, the tall man from Moultrie, was good and made -me laugh against my wish; and of . oourso 1 was very tickled at the speeches from our own Mw-dnst-dlstrict-raising. A man most be I laving a good timo to do thi*,- My fourth claim la beoanso I stood by and saw those boys trying to ride those yearling on Brood street when I con Id have stepped in there and. rode those cows right off np tho street, and I thought I wonld boat when tint steer floug that little candy headed fellow, Johnnie Dutton or some such name. Now, Lake, if yon did not see this you missed a whole lot of the fun. My next claim is ou the water flght between tho niggers which was flue, and I got about, os wot as they did, tiyiug not to mbs seeing any of the good things. My last claim is doing without any. thing to drink, except an occasional lemonade from the barrels out at the park, whioh was good. Floosesend me the money over to Cairo through Mr Dick Davis' bank or yon can bring it ’ yourself, I will be hero to meet the mouoy, or yon and the money. Ton. Reuben Pyles P.S. Ift am not at Cairo when you come with the mouoy for me, I will be With my Flying Jennies in Florida where I have got en Organ that can boat that band blowing. Love to all, Reuben P. CARIO FURNtURE COMPANY. Carlo, Georgia, We can save von money on your Furniture Porelmses because we nroEXCLUSlVE FURNITURE-DEALERS. _ We epu famish yonr . horn* front parlor to kitchen and have an immense stock of cheap - medium apd fine goods to select from. We hafe the BEST STOVE ’ and the BEST SEWING MACHINE on earth; for tho money.’ We guaransce evory one to give satisfaction or money refunded. Wo arc offering a Rocker for »l lo-that will cost you *3.00 anywhere olso. We bought a lot of them at a SACRIFICE] PRICE and. while they last our customers will reap the saving. Yon should see our large stock of Rvgs,. Art Squares, lace Curtains and Window shades. We bny direct from tho manufacturers aud savo the jobber's profit. We take COUNTRY PRODUCE of all kinds iu exchange for merclian- disejind pay highest market price for some. ^ Cg,rio Jurniture Company. Cairo, Georgia. Linked Sweetness is about to be long drawn out. Don't wait till the t frost rests on your sugar cine to prepare to grind it; a f delay might occur then that would prove costly. i BuyyourQgjJg ^iH To ^y We are sole agents in Thomasville for Goldin’s New Model Cane Hill . Those manufacturers have had 19 years experience, add this mill is tho product of thoir highest genius. Goods are tlie.Best—Prices the lowest, Coleman & Adams, HARDWARE, Jackson, St. riiomasville, Ga. Carter & Borough Valdosta, Georgia, Largest Organ Dealers in TT. S. Sell the reliable E3TK Y, ORO WN, and Lndden and Bates Organs at lowor prices than the same grade of Organs can bo sold elsewhere. Every one of them fully guaranteed by os, and oar guarantee is made good in yonr home without expense to the purchaser. -Wo are also State Agents for tho LESTER. MATHUSHEK, IVERS & POND, LUDDEN & BATES, CROWN, CHIOKEUING, and MoPHATL Pianos. Catalogues and prices furnished ou yoor inqniry. ift Represent id in Southwest Georgia by * W. F. LEE, of Cairo, Oa. and others. CARTER & DOROUGH, Valdosta and Tifton, Ga. A*360.00 LUDDEN & BATES PIANO WILL BE GIVEN AWAY IN THE TIMES.ENTERPRISE "AND" CONTEST. MILLINERY Chic, Tasty, Stylish. I have just returne 1 from the eastern markets, and wi to present a most beautiful fine of HATS Our facilities for trimming are the best. MISS LAURA JONES, i3l BROAD STREET, THOMASVILLE, GA OLD PROGRESS STAND. Naw Society at Young'* As evidence of the growth and pros perity of Young's Female CoUege, comes news of the formation of a now literary society with a large membership. The young ladies composing it have not yet selected a name for it. The officers are Miss Alice Map Ausley, president; Miss Susie May Watt, Vice president; Miss Dorothy Mitchell, treasurer and Miss Tempo Casindy, secretary. Business Change Mr. Charles Phillips 1ms disposed of his interest in the Southern Saw MiU Co. and turn severed his connection wiUi that concern to take offset on October first. Mr. Phillips will go from here to his old home in Oolnmbns for a short vacation and afterwards will re-enter the lumber business in other fields. Mr Phillips daring his residence in Thom, mi villa has made many staunoh friends who wUl learn with regret of his up- preaching departure. Prof. A. L. O. Stevenson of the Bold .Springneighborhood was in townThnm- ' .1 i SAW MILL MACHINERY. We Manufacture the best Saw Mill . on the market. Engines, Boilers, Ginning Mechinry, Grist Mills, Shingle Mills, COMPLETEAIUTITTS A SPECIALTY. MACHINE SHOPS AND FOUNDRY. Mallary Bros., Machinery Co. Mention this paper. MACON, GEORQIA. Time Table Effective July 24th. Trains Arrive, Thomasville 12:10 p. m. 7:35 p. m Daily. Trains Leave Thomasville :-lo a. m., 4:15 p. m Daily. H. C. McFadden, General Passenger ...... Quickest and Best Line to Macon Atlanta, St. Lonisand all point! West. Finest equipments in the South, Coaches electric lighted,'with fans in summer end steam heat in winter, making travel comfortable and easy. Tickets on sale to aU points in the United States. If yoa are contemplating a (rip,"ask our Agent for information—we tnayjhe able to save yon money and time. A. L. Spicer, Thomas vtHc*