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THE CITY DRUG STORE. ; he Is a native. He was engaged In I (arming and general merchandise business (or several years In Iamo- and Is prepared at all times to meet all competition in prices. Mr. Cocro(t is a practical piano maker and action builder, pipe organ and piano tuner o( long years practic al experience and has won the confi dence o( the public In his territory and has built up an unassailable rep utation, (or reliability and honesty, He guarantees every Instrument sold through his agency to be strictly as represented and sells (or cash or onijj easy payments to suit the customer. He has been In Thomasvllle (or some time and has a Wide acquaint ance In his territory. At his show Moms, 120 8outb Broad street, will always (ound a fine display of high class pianos and organs. He Is now showing a large stock for the Christ mas trade and has eight more pianos on the road and others on order. He solicits orders to ship pianos dir; ect from the factory to his customer* homes. He has had a very success ful year and Is the only piano sales man In South Georgia who has sold (our pipe organs drulng that time. Mr. Cocroft has been connected with the Phillips ft Crew piano house of Atlanta, for a number of years and Is a practical musical man' who thoroughly understands every branch of the business. He traveled for Phillips ft Crew fbr some time In Georgia and Florida and has built upa spleadld record and a good rep utation. C. B. DIXON. lived here all of their lives and the enterprise which they conduct Is d credit to.Ihe city. Both own nice homes In Thomasvllle and have other property Interest In the city and county, and keep always In the front rank of any movement to ben efit Thomasvllle. Mr. Williams is a member of the Muonic, I.' O. O. F., and W. O. W.. orders. THOMAS VILLE VARIETY WORKS AND LUMBER YARD. Owned by C. W. McRae and Ably Managed by W. M. Recce. Wholesale and Retail Grocer and Broker Doing an Extensive Bust- nla, F^a„ and in 1896, came to Thom- asvllle and opened a general mer chandise store which he continued until 1900, when he retired, but In 1902 he determined to enter busi ness again and opened the present store. He owns a nlcehome corner of Hassell street and Smith avenue, and Is a popular and enterprising citi zen. Mr. A. M. Dixon is a native of this county and well know and popular In the business community. He Is secretary and treasurer of the Thom- asvtlle Ice Company with which he has been connected about four years. He Is a property owner and has busi ness Interests on Stephens street. Mr. R. H. Dixon Is. chief clerk at the local plant of the Atlantic Com press Company and 1b a hustling and energetic young business man. Hd was formerly stenographer for the local agent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, holding, that position for three years. Dealers In Building Lumber and Ex tensive Manufacturers of Sash, Doors, Blinds and Interior Finish. , The City Drug Store, located cor ner of Jackson and Madison streets, is a well known and favored drdg es tablishment of this city.' It came Into the ownership o'-Mr. C. W. Mc Rae, September 25, i906, when he succeeded the Patterson Drug Com pany. This Is a conveniently arrang ed and well stocked, drug store, wherein Is carried a full line of drugs druggists sundries. Promlent Thomaavllle's among staple and fancy grocery establish ments and one that Is most enter prising and popular Is that conduct ed by C. B. Dixon who Is thoroughly proficient In this line, consequently none but the best goods are:kept in stock, and are quoted at the lowest market prices. The line carried is very comprehensive, and consists of evei^thlng under the head of staple and fancy groceries, canned goods, table delicacies, fine teas, coffees, splcep, a complete line of fresh fruits and vegetables, canned meats fish and a varied stock of cigars, tobaccos and snuff. In flour he makes a leader of the Gold Hunter, a product of the Liber ty Mills, Nashville, Tenn., and Is the local representative of the National Packing Company of Chicago, re ceiving fresh shipments from them three and four times a week and has the sale of these products In a terri tory 1 for fifty miles around Thomas vllle. Mr. Dixon carries a particularly large stock of heavy groceries and sells In wholesale as well as retail lots, principally to the small deal ers and the planters for fifty miles around here and It is no uncommon thing to see wagon load after wagon load of goods leaving this store for points within that radius. He buys Immense quantities of produce and pays highest market price. The store at 108 East Jackson street Is well lighted and arranged for the conduct of this large business. Two delivery wagons are employed for the city trade and several peo ple In the business. He also has a warehouse near the Atlantic Coasf j Railway tracks for reserve stock. Mr. Dixon is a practical grocer? man and a hustling -capable business man. He established this business six years ago and haR built It up to by his hondsty, thrift and ability. The Thomasvllle Variety /Works and Lumber Yard manufacture from the ’'stump” all ktafls of rough and dressed lumber and are/ extensive manufacturers of Interior finish, mouldings, casings, sash, doors and Blinds and deal In lath and shingles. They make a special feature of co lonial columns, mantles, grills and statrwork, a large pprtlon of their trade being detail work and made to order. They use the best of material, the best of workmanship and a large experience Is put In the service to their patrons. They carry in stock ■ very extensive line and give care ful attention to the wants of the different markets, consequently are In position to meet any reasonable demand. Never content with past attainments this company is con stantly pressing on to future achieve ments. - The plant (which the firm owns) covers one square and Is located one block from the court house; the plaining mill and cabinet shop Is 60x125 feet, with wing 50x100 feet and Is equipped with modern ■ma chinery and latest labor saving de vices, all installed within the past two years and new machines are be ing added- from time to time within the past few days a new • HON S. A. RODDENBERY. A Prominent Lawyer and Thomas- ville’s Popular Mayor. Hon, 8. A. Roddenb'ery Is a na tive of Decatur county. He wad born on a farm and he gained an education In the public schools of Carlo and In Mercer University, Ma con. where he took a collegiate course. He taught school for three years in Thomas county, reading law In his leisure time and In 1894 was. admitted to the bar and immediate ly began the practice of law Thomasvllle and has ( been engaged, in practice ever since; appearing In the county, state and federal courts. In 1892-3 he represented Thomas county in the state legislature and In 1895'wps appointed United States commissioner for the southern dis trict of Georgia, filling that office for three years. In 1898 he was ap pointed Judge of the Thomas coun ty court for a term of four years by the governor of the state and filled 1 the office In a highly satisfactory manner. In January, 1904, he was elected mayor of the city and re- tollet articles, proprietary medicines, cigars, tobac cos and smokers' sundries, fine cand les, an excellent .line of stationery, etc: A first class soda fountain Is maintained from which are dispensed the popular soda and Ice cream' drinks. The most'careful attention is be stowed upon physicians prescriptions and pharmaceutical preparations and this Btore holds a representative pos ition and has gained a superior class of trade. The store la well arranged as It Is but Mr! McRae Is not content and has rented the adjoining room on Jackson street, will have the parti tion removed and use the two rooms for his drug business. He has or dered complete and handsome new fixtures of mahogany Including wall fixtures and plate glass floor cases, new prescription case, etc., and will transform his store Into as hand some and Inviting a place as an? similar kind in Southern Georgia. Ha has many friends. K. T. MACLEAN. The Well Known and Efficient Super intendent of County Schools. K. T. MacLean of' this city has filled the office of superintendent of the schools of ThomaB county for seventeen years. Under his efficient handling the schools have steadily progressed and have attained an ex/ cellent standing. Thoroughly experienced In all musical matters and In the detail* Of the business he has proven himself a competent Judge, a shrewd buyer and an honest seller. He is. a man who has conscientiously and honestly ful filled all the duties of his office and Is well known and Justly popular throughout the entire county. He Is a native of Thomas county, born In the house he now occupies and has always had a deep, loyal lore for his natlvo state. He served dur ing the civil war as a member of the Confederate army, Co. C, 12th Vol unteer Regiment of Georgia, and was later captain of a volunteer cavalry company of South Georgia. Mr. MacLean also acts as an In surance agent, representing a gen eral line of life, health and accident Insurance companies and handles the business of only such companies as are reliable and of assured reputa tions. He Is also agent for the A. B. Farquhar Company of York, Pa., for farm tools, threshers, etc., these goods being one of the best makes on the market. Mr. MacLean takes a deep Interest in church affairs and is a deacon of the Presbyterian church of this city. ■ • '• • V MASURY HOTEL. THE MASURY HOTEL. A Leading First Class Hofei of South ern Georgia Under the Proprietor ship of Mr. and Mri. J. A. Epply This well appointed, modern hos telry under'the able management of Mrs. J. A. Epply, it is one of South ern Georgia’s most c redltable hotels, and leaves nothing to be desired In modern fittings and appointments. It Is steam heated and lighted by electricity and contains seventy-five guest rooms, many with private baths, well furnished with modern' furniture and first class carpets. On the main floor Is the office, conven iently arranged and fronting oh Broad street, the principal street of the town, a ladles’, reception room, well lighted and heated sample rooms, well arranged for the suc cessful showing of travelers’ samples, and large and commodious dining room, also a cafe, for the hotel Is conducted on both the European and American plan. The tablo set by Mrs. Epply is re markable for Its worth and quality. She serves the best on the market and employs a chef who is an artist In his line and the entire manage- C. C. COCROFT. Enterprising, Reliable and Thorough ly Experienced Music Dealer. C. C. Cocroft Is one of the most wldhly known ‘and successful dealers In high grade pianos, organs, In this part of the state. His trade extends over a large territory as this ambitious business man Is constantly reaching out for new trade. He handles only reliable makes^of lnstru ments Including the Steinway, Knabe, Harrington, A. T. SNODGRASS A CO. THOMASVILLE VARIETY WORK 8 AND LUMBER YARD. Manufacturers and Wholesale Deal ers In Rough'and Dressed Lumber. elected In 1905, and- Thomasvllle looks with pride upon his career as mayor, and with Just cause, for he has ever been loyal to the city's Mr. McRae Is well known In this section of the state and was engaged In the turpentine business In Florida near Montlcello for some time. He has been a resident of Thomasvllle for about five years and has property here and fraternally Is allied with the Masonic orders. The store Is under the management of Mr. W. M. Reece who Is a regis tered pharmacist of long years' ex perience and has been connected with this store about one year. He had been a resident of Thomasvllle for 20 years, is a thoroughly competent and reliable druggist and owns property interests In this city. , A.. T. Snodgrass ft Co., are exten sive manufacturers and wholesale dealers in rough and dressed lumber. The firm started Jn November, 1904, succeeding the American Plan ing Mill Company which established the business In 1902, the present firm Is composed of A. T„ and W. C. Snodgrass and they have made a re markable success. Under tbelr able «r, sticker, band saws, turlng lathes, Interests; he has always kept abreast shapers, sander and In fact every- of the affairs of the community and thing necessary for the manufacture has lent a helping hand to every of their large line; they have tbelr worthy enterprise that has sought own sawmill, located on the same his favor. Progressive In his Ideas block with a dally capacity of 10,- and looking always to the best tu- 000 feet, have ample dry kilns and ture lntercsts-of the city he has stock shed 26sl00 feet; they own' been a prime mover and active work- their own switch track with a ca-jer In every project for the city’s paetty of fifteen cars and operate advancement. He has made an ex- thelr own logging outfit working five cellent officer and has Inaugurated teams hauling logs from their tlm- many Improvements; he is a man her land which is located north of strong convictions and strength of the city; they have sufficient tlm- of character and can firmly carry ber on this land to last about three out his Ideas, even In the face of years. They also use the entire out- strong opposition. Hon. Rodden- put of another sawmill of equal ca- berry Is counted one of our best dt- palty as their own anil buy large sens and has done his full share ly from other mills, receiving from toward the development of Thdmas- one to three car loads dally and ville; he takes a keen Interest In handle In all about twenty car loads educational affairs and for some weekly, In and out. j time has been president of the Board This Industry employs from 60 j 0 f Education of Thomas county. He to 75 men and has a pay roll of. has a well arranged law office over ■ about 1500.00 per week, being the' the Citizens Bank and with his largest employer of labor In the I charming wife and children occu- town. pies a handsome home on Hansell The Thomasvllle Variety Works street. ' and Lumber Yard ship their product ) to all points of the country and THOM AS VILLE OFFERS, do an extensive local business In The best system of schools in the building material. Staie. There are schools for glrld In the Jlme they have been In and schools for boys. Schools for business here they have forcibly de- young ones and colleges for the otd- monstrated to the contractor, the er. Thomasvllle Is the best place In private builder and to every user the state for what are known as of lumber, with whom they have “small Industries." The people of come In ’contact, one question of the town will encourage these, paramount importance—how money if you wanfau opportunity for a can be saved In buying lumber. The nice little Investment build some matter Is very simple, however, os dwelling houses of moderate else in easily explained as comprehended. Thomasvllle. The demand for homes They are extensive dealers and buy of this kind Is greater than the aup- ln immense shipments. The choices! ply. You can rent the houses and' lumber of every description finds make a good Interest on the money Its way to thelrVards and they can’ Invested. •*"■»* j&SiSUvsftsrSw their patrons pick the plum every ^ of business are • prosperous, time they make a purchase. Remember that printer’s Ink helped The business was established in to do It. , 1889 and came under 1U owners abont five years ago; they medt for the of his days of the are. Homer Williams and W. . E. ~j ory 0 f the climate. Beverly, both of whom ore capable Nowhere else like In South Oeor- buslness men, young and active, gls. doro Dame Nature respondto uu ’ J B “ . the efforts of man. Go out and tick and familiar with kll the branches )e the old Jady j n t be ribs with a hoe. of the business. Both gentlemen ghe w m laugh four kinds of, money arc natives of Thomas county, have, crops. Fischer. - Hardman, Franklin and Radle pianos and sev>. eral other high grade makes. In or gans tbe celebrated Needham and other popular and meritorious selli era. Mr. Cocroft now has on hand a large stock of organs which he Is sell ing at 25 p. c. off, an unusual offer, one that pays to Investigate and should Interest all prospective buyer* of organs. He also handles a full line of up-to-date sheet music and has Just ordered a line of Victor Talk Ing machines. He also has a bar- ly grown and prospered and It Is now the largest re-milllng plant In this section of tbe country. It handles a large local trade and ships mater ial to all points of the central and northern states, and as far west as Omaha, Neb. They have a capacity for re-milling of from 40,000 to 50,- 000 feet of lumber per day of vari ous clasMS of material and make a specialty of materials for the manu facture of cars.' They handle on an D. A. DIXON A SONS. Dealers in Fine Shoes, Men’s Fur nishings, Ready-to-wear Goods and Notions. Quality and Style at Reasonable Prices. The store of D. A. Dixon ft Sons, average of 76 carloads of lumber pei has fast won its way Into favor with month and during tbe past month careful buyers as It has become gen- their record reached over 100 cat erally known that in this store there loads. Their mill Is equipped through Is no misrepresentation of goods, and out with the 8. A. Wood’s machinery every article sold la strictly first which Is without, doubt the bed'j class In every particular, and the wood working machinery on the quality and price Is thoroughly In market. The plant Is operated by keeping with the demands of tbe steam power and from 40 to 50 men customer. This firm handles a com- a ; 8 employed. They have tbelr own plete line of men’s boys's and youth's side tracks of a thirty car capacity, shoes, as well as a full stock of wo- The plant Is located In the yards men’s misses' and children's shoe* 0 f the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, and slippers, also a full line of rub- W hlch greatly facilitates the handling bers, rubber boots, polishes, Bhoe 0 f their stock and b switch engine M findings, etc. a t all times at their disposal. Tbe Leaders are made of the Ralston pi ant i 8 operated throughout the en- Health, $4 shoe and tbe Fellowcrafi, tire year and the firm are now plan- 23,60, for men and for women tbe „| ng t0 make additional tmprove- Cayhlll-Holters fine shoe, 23. the Au- menta including new dry kiln*. They tograpb 22.50 and tbe Southern Girl wln install the Oldfield type, the lat- 23 shoes. est Improved dry kiln on the market. They also carry a complete line of The new kilns will have a capacity men’s furnishings, shirts, underwear, ot 35,000 feet of lumber every 24 hosiery, neckwear, gloves, umbrellas. houra> wh|ch wl)1 ^ them a total rubber goods, raincoats, a general capa clty of 65,000 feet per day. line of hats and caps, ladles’Jackets, The active management of the bust skirts, and furs, also Working pants, neM , a )n the haQd , 0 f A. T. 8nod- shlrts nd overalls for men and hoys. grau and R . A . Jone s, both gentle- A nice line of comforts and blanket* men haTe had long experience In the and a line of notins and shoe find- business. Mr. Snodgrass has had logs, making a specialty of the latter, eighteen years’ experience In the mll- The business was started In March, ling business and thoroughly under- m saga Sflsj’ss M., and R. H. Dixon. Mr. Dixon, the ^ a nd business of which lie senior member of the firm I* well' etands the head are a decided credit ONE OF THE PIANOS SOLD BY C.C. COCKOFT. ment of the dining room Is moat efficient. Mrs. Epply proves a moat affable and accommodating hostess and Is very particular In looking after the wants of her guests. She employs t callable force of assistants and ervants who give the best service. gain offer of records selling as fol lows: 7 inch 36c, usual price 60c, 16 Inch 60c, usual price 21. 12 Inch 21. usual price 21:50. Ho covers a territory throughout Southern Georgia and Florida, has a force of competent and reliable salesmen, who cover this territory