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'rogress Robert L. Kincaid, Editor. B. M. Johnson, Assistant Editor and Office Manage-. Entered at Cairo, Ga. P. O. as mail matter of second class July 21 1910. $1.00 per year, 6 months for 50 cents, 3 months for 25 cents. Advertising rates reasonable, prices submitted on request. GRADY COUNTY AND HER FIRST FAIR. To say that the Grady County Fair, which was held last week was a success from every standpoint is putting it in it’s very mildest shape. The fair authorities have looked forward with a great deal of apprehension lest the people would not respond in making exhibits at the first fair. But the crowd present on all three of the days of Hie fair far exceeded their most sanguine expectations and early on the first day of the fair they realized that their fears were groundless. The grounds were literary thron ged with loads of Grady County’s sturdiest sons and daughters coming in to show their loyalty to Grady Coun ty’s first effort in the matter of a county fair. Congressman Roddenbery in a letter published in the columns of this paper some days ago had expressed a a hope that this first fair of Grady County’s would pre” sent a real picture of Grady county’s products prepared a:nd spread in order by her splendid citizenship. This hope of our Congressman were vertified beyond his fondest dreams. The fair was not mainly" a success because of the .. .splendid display of farm products, poultry displays and dive stock exhibits, but above and beyond all these, great as they were, the prevailing spirit of friendliness and Motherly sympathy among all of the people was ^the key 4»ote easily observed throughout each day of the fair. In addition to the friendly spirit and splehffid social ■ : i -intercourse of the people one of the strongest results of •the fair was fhie almost universal statement heard on . all -eides by aifferent people “i mean to make th| people open • (lieir eyes next time." In other words numbeas of people .present in making the above statement would say I meant to show the people how to raise cotton, corn-, cane, live - stock, poultry, ect. at the next fair. This is the real ker nel in the cocoanut to impress every man with the idea that he can at least do some one or more things as good good or better as his neighbor. This spirit deeply imbed ded in the minds of the people that make up the rank and file of Grady County citizenship has already started the fair for 1912 on a firm and substantial basis. The fair began at eleven o’clock October the fourth V with a grand parade from the Methodist church to the fair grounds headed by the Cairo Concert Band and being % followed by the children of the Cairo High School march- % « n £ in order, the W. T. C. U. float and beautifully decor- Vi ftted vehicles. When the parade reached the fair grounds Hon. W. V: B„ Roddenbery was presented to the fair by Hon. J. S. Weathers, Secetary. Mr. Roddenbery delivered the address of welcome and was in his happiest mood in presenting the merits cf Gradp County and our splendid natural resources. At the conclusion of his interesting address Mr. Roddenbery in troduced “Sunshine" Hawks of Baltimore Md. who spoke in behalf of the local union of the W. T. C. G> Mr. Hawks who has been heard several times in Cairo during the 4ast few weeks was at his very best and gave the people a round gfcod address in behalf of prohibition. The second day of the fair was given over to the jud ges for making the awards in the various exhibits * The main feature of the third day was the address by Congressman Roddenbery. Judge Roddenbery is always g:od but-on this ocbasion he was especially strong and ! forceful in drawing a picture of Grady Couuty’s future [and his eumor added much to the pleasure of all. The fair grounds were at all times during the three days thronged with Grady County’s honorable citizens and ma¥iy men and women of note from our sister towns and counties. The attendance for the last two days was not less than three thousand for each day. The Cairo Concert Band added much to the pleasure of tnose attending the fair, the band was on the ground morning, noon and night, and useless to say that they can and did furnish as good band music as one ever heard on such occasions. Last but not least the workers for the fair must not be forgotten. First, it is to be remembered that the Board of Trade and Farmer’s Union appointed committee to see. what could be done in the way of having a fair, and though the general fight was tha^ it was too late but some of both the Farmers Union and the Board of Trade contended that it was never too late and at that they went to work, petitions were circulated and money raised, and then a foundation was laid for the work, meetings of the com mittee were held a In officer s appointed, plans made and the time decided upon. Theofficers-M. J. Pearce and, President, J. S. Woathers, secretary and J. E. Forsythe treasurer with the strong assistance that they received from the farmers of Grady County made the fight and the man is not to be found now that will say t.iac “it’s too late." These gen tlemen, though they were, knocked (by a few of our Cai ro citizens) did not for one minute give up the fight, they pushed and pulled regularly andnever. did they weaken no matter what happened And the result is that the fair was an overwhelming success. \ \ Now for the 1912 fair, lets not have any knockers at all tljiis time. You were mighty lbtiesome in your knock ing so be democratic, let majority rule and let all whoop “em" up for the 1912 Grady County fair. Useless to say anything to our farmers, they will look out for the corn and cotton and We will show you something next time sure enough. News From Over the County By OUR COBPS OF CORRESPONDENTS rgla—Grady County. Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of the Commission ers of Roads and Revenues of said county held on September the 12th. 1911, the following Tax levy for county purposes was made and collections ordered ac cordingly, to-wit:- 50 cents on every $100. worth of property returned for taxa tion sub-divided as follows- First: 15 cents to pay legal indedt- edness of the county now due or to become due during the year. Second: 5 cents to build or>epair court house or jail, bridges, fer ries or other public improve ments according to contract. Third: 10 cents to pay sheriffs, bailiffs or other officers fees that they may be legally entitled to out of the county. Fourth: 2 cents to pay expehces of bailiffs, at court, non-residence witnesses in criminal cases, fuel servants hire, etc. Fifth: 10 cents to pay jurors a per-diem compensation. Sixth: 4 cents to pay the expenses incured in supporting the poor of the county. Seventh: 4 cents to pay any other lawful charges against the coun ty. Also in compliance with the reccommendations of the Grand Jury at the September term of Superior Court 1910 of said Coun ty the following special levy was made and ordered collected to- wit:- 40 cents on each $100. worth of property returned for taxation for the purpose of maintaining and working GradyCounty’s quo- to of convicts on the public road of said county. Upon report of County School.... Commissioner of agreement be tween him and the authorities in the several school districts the following levies for local school purposes have been made for the ensuing year and the Tax Collec tor to make collections accord- | ingly: Cairo School district, Woodland Woodland. Rev. Johnson filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday last. Every man, his wife and little darling visited Cairo during the fair and rode on the merry-go- round. Luther Scroggins was seen with his best girl Sunday. Mr. E. Woody attended the preaching at Woodland Sunday . Alfred Akridge was with his be*t girl friend Sunday. The ymter has been informed that the request of Messrs. Guy Dixon and. Alfred Akridge for the girls to go to see them-has been answered. How do you like them, boys? Sam Stanoland escorted Miss Etta wynn to preaching last Sun day night. The literary school will start at Soodland the 23rd inst. with Miss Glady, weathers principal. Mr. will Harper went with Miss Zona Cox to the- preaching at woodland Sunday. Mr. Charlie Harper acecmpani- ed Mi« Rosa Lee Stanaland te preaching Sunday night. Gordon Dixon was seen riding with his best girl Sunday. w. E. T. League Program for Tuesday Evening. Subject—“Some things we may know." Reference; Acts, 4-18 to 20; Rom. 8-16 Leader—Farcy Clifford. How we may gain knowledge of objects around us: Susie Stubbs. The difference between the ex perience of the Apostles and ours with reference to Christianity: Mrs. C. L. Brown. ^ How we may gain knowledge of Jesus: Floyd Hudson. Reality and worth of things we think and feel: Leader. Bold Spring, Greenwood, Providence, Golden Rod, Calvary Sunny Side, Pleasant Valley, Whigham, Walker, Pine Union. 5 mills. 31-2 mills, 5 31-2 3 41-2 5 31-2 3 31-2 31-2 2 Thcmas Wight, Chair’m. Albert Powell, Henry Mitchell, L. L. Barwick, J- L. Peebles, J. M. Sasser. B. M. Johnson Clerk. Notice. Eedff* dues to the Cairo Mason- Icfledire are now due. Plead* call and pay. Fraternally, E. F. Riohter. Citation. GEORGIA—Grady County:- To all Whom it may concern: W. R. Rhodes having applied for letters of Administration upon the property of Lottie C. Rhodes late of said county, deceased. Notice is hereby given that said application will be heard at my office at ten (10) o'clock A. M. on the 6th day of Nov., 1911. This Oct. 2nd, 1911. P. H. Herring, > ‘ f • Ordinary.. ..'Citation., . ; GEORGIA—Grady County:* To whom it may concern: Mrs. Mattie Sinith having applied for letters of Administration'Open the property of Flournoy Smith, late of said oounty, deceased, notio* is given that said applica tion will be heard at my office at 10 o'clock, A. M. on 6th day of Nov., mi. Thia 2nd ddy of October, mi. * • P, Hi Herring*