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place Your Ad. THUGUGH The Sentinel. VOL. 14. NO. 17. Valdosta’s Great Fair OCT. 29TH TO NOV. 2ND, Managers Will Make it Equal to tbe State Fare Last Year. Attractions of the Atlanta and Savannah Fair Will be There^-Superb Mid way Features. The South Georgia Fair will open at Valdosta next Tuesday, Oct. 29th and continue through the week. To announce that it will be a brilliant success, would be superfluous to the people of this section, who have attended Val dosta fairs. Valdosta is proba bly as well equipped, in the way of grounds, buildings, track, etc., for these events, as any town in the South, and the people over there haye the knack of doing these things. The state fair held there last year was pretty generally announ ced the best ever held in the state, and the same management this year is making a desperate effort to make the South Georgia Fair equal it in every respect, and thus prove that South Georgia is the best part of the State. The exhibits in every depart ment give every promise of com ing fully up to the standard, and the attractions are the best that can possibly be secured, The managers having a long list to select from, have secured only the best, and have them in abundance. The races will be especially strong this year. The fame of the Valdosta track has gone abroad, since it holds the half mile track record in the South in both the trotting and pacing classes, and and the horses are coming. Many of the fastest horses that had ever been in the state are entered for the races, and every day’s pro grame will call for from ten to fif teen exciting heats, as shown by the following list of races: TUESDAY OCTOBER TWENTY-NINTH. 2:22 trot,. ...... purse $250.00 1:14 pace, (< 300.00 2:40 pace, 200.00 Half mile run, heats, “ 50.00 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER THIRTIETH. 2:14 trot, purse $300-00 2:20 pace, << 250.00 2:00 trot,. U 200.00 fmile, run heats.... “ 50.00 THURSDAY, OCTOBER THIRTY-FIRST. 2:27 trot, purse $250.00 2:24 pace, “ 250.00 Free for all trot,or pace “ 300.00 One mile run,........ “ 50,00 FRIDAY NOVEMBER FIRRT . 2:35 trot,...... . .purse $200.00 2:17 trot,...... .. “ 800.00 2:30 pace,...... .. “ 200.00 Three quarter mile run < 4 50.00 The dates of the South Georgia Fair come in between the Atlanta and Savannah dates and the ex hibitors in Atlanta will have no trouble in bringing their exhibits here and then carrying them to Savannah. The same circuit will be used by the professional ex hibitors that is used by the horse men, filling in the week a Valdos ta and giving the people of this section of Georgia and Florida an opportunity to see some of the greatest exhibits to appear at any of the fairs. These exhibits embrace the finest collection of live stock in the world, the biggest cows, the fattest hogs and the fleeciest sheep. Besides the live stock ex hibit, there will be a superb dis- Grnfdde A v Eiitind play of poultry, Belgian hares, pigeons and fowls of various kinds. The parties from the North and West who brought their exhibits here last year to the State Fair have already been contracted with for the coming Fair. The Mid-way features will also be superior to those of last year and there will be more of them. The Fair committees have perfec ted all of their plans, closed their contracts, and will give the people of South Georgia one of the great est expositions ever pulled off in the state. Three Burned to Death. Messrs. John, Jack, and Mies Minnie Hatcher, of near Ashburn, all grown, were burned to death in the burning of their parents’ dwelling last Saturday night. It was a sad sight, and quite a blow to the parents. Handkerchief Bazaar. The bazaar and concert for the benefit of the Methodist parsonage fund will be held this (Friday) afternoon at the Opera House. In the afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock, children are invited; en trance fee 10c. At this time there will be a voting contest, at 1 cent per vote, for the prettiest baby in attendance; a pretty handkerchief will be awarded the successful con testant. Each child who attends will receive a handkerchief. In the evening from 8 to 11, the public generally are invited. An entrance fee of 25c will entitle one to a handkerchief and an en trance to the concert, which prom ises to be a musical treat. On be half of the ladies who are striving to have the bazaar and concert, features of much interest and en joyment, and of the good cause for which they will be given, we be speak in advance a large attend ance and much pleasure. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern in the land who are not afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer ing. The proprietors of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles of this great medicine, and have the satisfaction of knowing it has absolutely cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchi tis, Hoarseness and all diseases of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured by it. Call on any druggist and get a free trial bottle. Regular size j>0c andl $1. Every bottle guaranteed or price refunded. Big Grab Sale. Saturday, Oct. 20, Kennedy the jeweler, will have a big grab sale. Fifty cents will purchase any ar ticle in his corner show window. Go and look at the assortments and attend the sale. Death of firs. Slade Quite a sad death was that of Mrs. Eula Slade, the wife of Mr. T. J. Slade, a prosperous young farmer who resides a few miles west of Cordele. Mrs. Slade was the third daughter of Capt, and Mrs. Isaiah Williams, of Rains, and was only married to Mr. Slade in 'December of last year. She left a babe about ten days old. Mrs. Slade was a consistant mem ber of the Baptist church, was in the prime of life and was devoted to her parents and husband. The enterment took place at Ebenezer church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev- J. D. Winchester, of Cordele, conducting the funeral services. A host of friends at tended the funeral. Prickly Ash Bitters cures disease of the kidneys, cleanses and strength ens the liver, stomach and bowels. Cash Drug Store. CORDELE, GA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1901. ATLANTIC AND BiRHINGHAM R. R. The Stockholders of The Waycross Air Line R. R. Have Changed Its Name and Will Push It On To Birmingham, Alabama. “Resolved, 1. That the corporate name of the Waycross Air Line Railroad Company lie changed to that of Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad Company. “2. That the amount of capital stock of said company be fixed at seven million and eighty thousand dollars, with the right to in crease the same from time to time, as said company mav determine. “3. That the railroad of said company be extended from Cordele, in Dooly county, Georgia, in a through northwesterly direction to Birming ham, in the state of Alabama, the counties of Dooly, Macon, Taylor, Talbot, Meriwether and Troup, in the state of Georgia, a dis tance, approximately, of 124 miles in said state, and also from a point in said county of Meriwether at or near Warm Springs, through said county of Meriwether, and the counties of Coweta, Fayette, Campbell and Fulton to Atlanta, in said county of Fulton, approxi mately a distance of 75 miles. “4. That the provision of the general law of the state of Georgia, as far as applicable,contained in the article relative to corporate powers of railroads, embodied in the Code of 1895, and amendments thereto, be adopted by said company. “5. That said company proceed, the as early as practicable, to con struct, equip, maintain and operate extension of its line of road along the routes aforesaid. “6. That notice of the intention of said company to apply for an amendment of its charter, to adopt the provisions of the general rail road law of the state, and to change its corporate name, as aforesaid, be given, by making the publication required by law, and that the charter of said company be amended and the provisions of the gener al railroad law of the state adopted and its corporate name changed, as aforesaid, by the honorable secretary of state in and for the state of Georgia.” adopted stockholders The above resolutions were at a meeting ot the Waycross Air Line Railroad Company, held in the office of the company in Waycross on Monday of last week. This means, as stated in the Sentinel two weeks ago, that the road will not stop at Cordele, but will be extended on, in a north westerly direction through Georgia and Alabama, to the city of Bir mingham Alabama. It is also noted that from a point in Meriweth er county a line will be run into the city of Atlanta. A Good Name is better thin great And good favor is above silver and gold. Prov., Chap. 22, V. 1. Character There is just as much difference in Clothing—as there is in people SOME are expressive in their general appearance—they have character The style—design—finish—work manship—material—all contrib ute to the desired effect. Such Clothes cost no more than the ordinary—’tis simply the difference between the plod ders and the bright scintilla tions of Clothing Genius, de signers, creators— Not measured by Dollars, Simply Reputation— that’s all. Our Clothes have our label on them — ’tis guarantee eufficienl — for the makers of our clothes not only make them, but design, create— and their Refutation goes with them, and they are known as the greatest Clothing makers in the world. Look for the Label sewn on inside of Coat Collar, or on linen tab in pocket. The stamp of a reliable maker to his • wares is the best guarantee the wearer can have. Appearances go a great way — Clothes make the man—First impressions are the best, most lasting; Clothes do it—the right kind—our clothes will. Wheatley – Ansley, 415 – 417 Jackson Street, Americus, Ga. If you can’t come, Send us your orders. For Rent— the dwelling just va by Mr. Jim Cobb. J. W, Bivins. Free Blood Cure. We recommend Botanic Blood Balm ( B. B, B. ) for all blood bles, such as ulcers, eating scrofula, eczemn, blood poison, ing bones, festering sores, catarrh, rheumatism. Botanic Balm cures all malignant blood skin diseases, especially advised for old, deep-seated cases. It cures when all else fails. Heals every sore or pimple, stops all aches and pains by giving a healthy blood supply, Thoroughly tested for thirty years. Thousands cured. At drug stores, $1.00 per large bottle. Our readers will receive a trial treatment free by writing Dr. Gillan, 213 Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice given. Medicine sent at once, prepaid. J. B. Ryals ^ Georgia State Fair, Savannah, Ga. November 4-16, 1901. On account of the above occas ion, the Seaboard Air Line Rail way will sell tickets from Colum bia, Jacksonville, Montgomery and points intermediate to Savan nah and return, at one fare, plus fifty cents, for the round trip. Tickets will be sold November 4-15 inclusive, and will be good returning until Nov. 18, inclusive. For tickets and full infoimation, call on nearest S. A. L. R’y agent, or write W. P. Scruggs, A. D. P, A,, Bull and Bryan streets, Sav annah, Ga. Old papers at this office 25 cents per hundred. CHATTANOOGA mmmm Chilled Plows,^ Steel Plows, Plow Repairs, Cane Mills, Evaporators, Sugar Kettles. Cordele Hardware Co. Agents for Osborne Disc Harrows. Officers and Directors. The officers of the new bank Cordele National Bank, are: R. L. Wilson, president; E. P. McBur ney, tirst vice-president; B. P. O’Neal, second vice-president; B. H. Palmer, cashier; W. T. Dough try , assistant cashier. Directors; R. L. Wilson, B. P. O’Neal, Dave Browder, B. H. Pal mer, E. P. McBurney, all of whom are of Cordele except Mr. McBur ney, who resides in Atlanta Will Hold Farmers Jubilee In place of a street fair, Ameri cus is going to have a “Farmers’ Jubilee” in Noyember, beginning on Tuesday 12th, and continuing through Saturday. All details have been completed, and the Jublilee is a “sure gc.” Prizes will be given by Aineri cus merchants in all the events. There will be a prize for the best bale of cotton, best pair of mules, best combination saddle and harness horse, best male rider, best lady rider, best load of hay, and a score of other such prizes. A prize to the handsomest baby between one and two years old. A slow mule race, foot races galore and other like sports will be included on the great program. A handsome prize will be given the couple that will marry upon that occasion, and it will be a wedding long to be remembered. It is going to be a “peoples show” in which the people are the actors as well as the audience. It will be innocent amusement—no fake shows—and thousands are to see The time is suitable, Nov- 12th, to 16th, and everybody can go. Mr. T. G- Scott, representing the Cincinnati Amusement Co. will be on hand and says Americus will be pleased with the “Farmers Ju bilee . Woking Nisht and Day. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Everv pill is a sugar-coated globule of health that changes weakness into strength, listlessness into energy, brain-fag into mental power, They’re wonderful in building up the health. Only 25c per box'. Sold by all druggists. Subscribe for the Cordele Sen tinel. Only $1.00 per year. Bra.e Men F.U Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, backache, headache, nervousness and tired, listless, run-down feel ing. But there is no need to feel like that. Listen to J. W. Garner, of Idaville, Ind. He says: “Elec trie Bitters are just the thing for a man when he is all run-down and don’t care whether he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything I could take. I can now eat anything and have a lease on life. Only cents at any drug store. Eyery 17 bottle guarantedd. ” Job Printing AT OFFICE OP Sentinel. $1.00 A YEAR 1 l CITY’S HONOR AT STAKE* Plea of “Statute of Limitation t I Should Not be Insisted Upon But if the Debt is Proven Due the City’s Honor De mands That it Should Be Paid. BY c. J. SHIPP. A few years ago Judge J. B. Scott was elected mayor of Cor dele. At the time of his election, the city was badly in debt, the in terest on the city’s bonds had lapsed twice on account of the city not being able to borrow money to meet it. Judge Scott made a desperate effort to sustain the city’s credit; refusing to draw his Balary as mayor and besides this lent her money from time to time to help her pay off outstanding obligations. His efforts in this line was so successful that when he went out of office the credit of the city was such that she could borrow money at any bank and was thus relieved of the odium of any more lapses of interest on her bonded indebt edness. On more than one oc casion when the city needed money and could not borrow it Judge Scott gave his personal security, but for which her credit could not have been saved; besides this, he has allowed the city to pay him in driblets as she was able to spare the money. But how lias the city requited this magnanimity on the part of Judge Scott? She paid him a lit tle t each year until the greater part of this debt was four years old—then she suspended payment, and he was compelled to employ the counsel to collect his money. Besides this, she lias instructed her attorney to file a plea that as the debt was over four years old that it was uncollectable; in other worda barred h the atatutea of hmitatl0n ; thus saying to Judge , Scott, your generosity is notap preciated; a man who risks any thing to the integrity of our city h i fl ft 1 do nofc believe that this is the general sentiment of the people of Cordele. In fact, I do notbe ii eve that a defense ot this kind would but ,, for , have the strange ever , been factional thou ,, ^ , feel- , of e ing that existed in Cordele at the time it was made. It is very un fortunate that politics should take such , an extravagant , turn; as T I am satisfied that not one of the men who suggested this defense would have done so ordinarily. In fact, I hardly believe that it was origi nally intended that Judge Scott should be defeated in the collec tion of this claim. I think that it was intended to just worry him a little while, but the result has been sad to JudgeJScott, as he has recently had some heavy losses through no carelessness or mis management of his own; and the amount that the city is justly due him would be a God-send to him in his old age. Let the city fathers come to gether and pass a resolution that Judge Scott be paid what is justly due him, even if he was kind enough to the city to allow it to go out of date. The integrity of the city demands it. It will be a blot on her escutcheon if she fails to pay this debt.