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A ■ V? - // A ' /A f) A * /J? ipcAyfC "* Special Edition of The 1&AAL.C* — THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF GRADY COUNTY. VOL. 4 CAIRO, GRADY COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST, 29. 1913. NO. 6 OF IKE REV, The editor of TheTimes-Enter- prise is in receipt of the following letter from Rey. A. C. Sctiuler, stating his. version of the occur- rance. in Pavo, which happened this week, and in which he was injured. At his request the statement is published in full: Atlanta, Ga.. Aug. 22, 1913. Editor Times-Enterprise, Thomasville, Ga. Dear. Mr. Jerger: I have just received my paper, in which I halve noted an account of the trouble into which I was drawn at Pavo last Tuesday night. Its very embarrassing to me, and especially in my enfeebled condition, to have to correct the newspaper story concerning the affair. I have done all that I could to keep the matter out of the newspapers, knowing full well as I do, that its the excep tion rather than the rule, that a newspaper, try hard as it may, cannot qet the truth of such a dirty affair. I know you have no desire to do me an injustice, therefore I feel sure that you will publish my statement which sets forth the facts in the case, and as you will see, hasn’t the least sem blance of the story, in Wednes day’s issue. The story is headed, “Dis agreement in Pavo came near causing death of Minister, ” and goes on leaving the impression that Carrington and I were in the drug store; that we had a dispute, and that he knocked me through a show-case, cutting me badly. This account, Mr. Jerger, is far from the truth. Mr. W. B. Rushin, a deacon in the church at Pavo, was walking with me when the as sault was made and will corrob orate the following account of the shameful affair:’ Mr. Rushin and I were on our way to the church, walking hur riedly along the sidewalk, and just as we got near the door of Gardner’s drug store, a man whom neither of us recognized, at the time, came dashing upon us, and oefore either of us had time to speak, I was struck a blow on the head with a closed knife, a pair of knucks, or some sort of hard instrument. The blow was so heavy and so sud den that I fell to my knees, and the meantime, Mr. Rushin had taken hold of the man. As hur riedly as I could,@I sought some thing with which to defend my self, and seeing some chairs in the front part of the drug store, I went for one as fast as I could, but before I could get hold of a chair, my assailant had succeed ed in getting away from Mr. Rushin, and he came on after me, knocking me into the show case, the result of which I was dangerously cut. The doctor was called, and even after the physician had taken me in charge, the man persisted in striking me. It is perfectly natural for Car rington and his friends to justisy his course by telling that there was a disagreement, dispute, etc. There was not a word passed between us until after the assult was made. I didn’t even know the man, who in the darkness of the night, and without a word of THE 000 FELLOWS FiGNIG iS GREAT SUCCESS The Odd Fellows Picnic last Friday was a great success from every point of view and from every angle, The crowd began to gather early and Cairo was soon full of Odd Fellows and fellows not odd, and friends of both. Everybody was happy—everybody was smil ing—everybody had a fraternal feeling. And all were somewhat inclined to the idea that at the Copeland Springs there was to be all-day dinner and speaking on the ground. And they were right—mighty right. ‘ Hon. M. L. Ledford, master of ceremonies, wore his brightest and most pleasant smile. He knows to the highest degree, how to preform such a service and how to make visitors feel welcome. He introduced the Hon. Roscoe Luke at eleven o’clock in a most graceful man ner, and put that distinguished gentleman at ease at the begin ning. Col. Luke, always a good speaker, was, on this occasion, better than usual. He made a great speech and was repeatedly cheered. The only criticism we heard was that he quit too soon. And then dinner. The committee on arrangement had done their duty faithfully and well, and the dinner part of the proceedings was a success. Ice cold lemonade and good cheer was plentiful for all, and all enjoyed that ihteresting hour. Editor Blanton spoke at 1:30, and then Mr. Thee Copeland, an Odd Fellow among Odd Fellows— a royal good man always boiling over with good feelings and en thusiasm-rclosed the exercises with a short talk! And the pleas ant event was at an end. CAIRO AND COTTON. We have, on several occasions recently, called attention to the fact that Coiro was paying high est price for cotton. Wednesday last, Cairo buyers paid FIVE POINTS higher than Albany, and Albany is conceded to be the best cotton market in Southwest Georgia. Our buyers want your cotton, and they are going to have it if tip top price will bring it to Cairo. Remember this, Mr. Farmer, and bring your cotton to Cairo. warning, had sought thus to take my life. I know of no reason that my life was sought except for this one thing: That.I have cried aloud the truth of Jesus Christ, without fear or favor. Since I have been forced to thus defend myself, I give forth this statement of the affair and to all who may desire to have this statement corroborated, I re fer them to Mr. W. B. Rushin, who was walking with me when the assault,' and attempt to take my life was made. After we came into the light, I saw that my assailant was Luke Carrington. Neither Mr. Rush in nor I knew the man when I was first attacked. A. C. Shuler. P. S. I kindly ask all South Georgia papers to publish the above, statement.—A. C. S. GRADY SUPERIOR COURT 1 Judge Park, Soli citor General Bell and the Grand Jury, will be doing business at the court house in Grady county, beginning Mon day morning at ten o’clock. There is quite a lot of business, the most important case being that of the negro Lecont for the attempted butchery of .the ,Bo<|i- fords. There ought to be some hun dred of indictments returned tor blind tigers. They must be here somewhere, as drunkness pre vails here, and throughout the county, as if barrooms were plentiful. If there ever was a time when it was necessary to wage war- relentless war—against this sort of lawlessness, it is now. It is a deadly blight to the progress and safety of rural civilization in Grady county. PELHAM & HAVANA R. R. The Pelham & Havana Rail road has an important announce ment in this paper to which your attention is called. This railroad is developing a rich and fertile section in Grady county, Ga., and is just crossing the state line into Florida, enter ing the famous tobacco belt of north Florida, a. section where millions of money hay's been made in the tobacco business. It will be to your interest to investigate the opportunities to be found along this line of road. THE CAIRO GUANO CO. The Cairo Guano Co., makers of high grade fertilizers, have an announcement of general inter est in this paper. They have a reputation for doing what they claim and that reputation is back ed up by character and capital- two mighty forces that have never yet tailed to succeed. Remember First Friday. Remember that the Farmers Institute meets at the Court house the first Friday in September. A good program has been pre pared and every farmer who takes the time to attend will be benefitted. Keep the date in mind and come out. All kinds of rumors get in cir culation during the fall. It has been rumored in the country -north of Cairo that cotton buyers here will not buy cotton unless every bale is of standard weight. Somebody would fool you. Cairo buyers will buy your cotton no matter how it is baled or what the bale weighs; and moreover, they will pay you the tip top of the market always. The entire citizenry of Cairo regret to see Mrs. Burts and her father, Dr. Robt. H. Harris, leave this community. The town and county sustains a real loss in their removal. Mrs. Burts goes to her home in Columbus, and Dr. Harris goes to Quitman for a few months, after which he will join his daughter in Columbus, This faniily is much loved and esteemed here and they carry with them the best wishes and tender regards of all the people. Grady County, Georgia. Grady County was created, in 190G. It was created from Thomas and Decatur counties, and we may cay, without, fear of contradiction, Trom the best portion of those coun ties, so far as farming lands go. Be ginning “house-keeping" seven years ago, Grady is now numbered among the giants of county units that form the great State of Georgia—Trie Em pire State of the South. Grady County has an area of 458 square miles, and a population of 20,000. The county is rich—im mensely rich in the fertility of its soil, the adaptability of the same to alf crops grown in the South. It is particularly and especially rich in the fact that Grady County sugar cane makes better syrup than that grown anywhere else in the State, and in the fact that in her soil is grown as fine cigar tobacco as was ever grown in the island of Suma tra. Grady County, as is noted else where in this paper, is making good progress in road-worldng, one of the» chief concerns at this time in all the counties. Her court house cost ?GO,000, apd is entirely modern in structure, as good as the best, and better than most court houses to be found in the counties in Georgia. The population is chiefly rural— in fact, almost entirely, as Cairo, with 2,000 population, is the largest town ih the county, and Cairo is composed of farmers almost entire ly.- It is a county of small farms, largely white farmers, who own their farms, and generaly speaking they are all self-sustaining farms. If .you nre looking for a farm, you w'il make no mistake to come to Grady county. Lands here are cheap at any price, and just now there are some bargains in realty. A WORD IN EXPLANATION We have gotten out this Trade Edition under most unfavorable conditions. One of our best men was taken ill more than a week ago, leaving us short in help; we have had to call for copy for ads. from two to five times at each place, and some we were never able to get. In the press of work, several errors have crept in which we regret. The name “Farmers & Merchants Bank” appears in one place “Merchants & Farmers Bank”; in another place in the same ad. the word “certified”, should read “certificates”, small matters, but they are our errors and we own up to'theta. In the Calvary write-up, one of the best and largest views, showing the Planters Bank. and four brick stores, was lost. Our photographer went back to Cal vary and got another view. The proof was sent to the engravers, but the cut got lost in the mails somehow or other. Again, much of the current news of the week have been omitted from this issue. Our depleted force and heavy rush of work caused this. We are very, very glad to get rid of this Spe cial Edition. We are requeusted to annoup e that the literature for the Bap tist Sunday School atRero has arrived. A full- attendence is requested Sunday. The mem bers of the church are looking about for a paster and hope to have regular services before much longer. Sing at Pine Summit School House Prof. McDonald will close his term as teacher of the singing school at Pine Summit on next. Sunday the 31st inst. The pro fessor wishes to invite everybody interested in singing to be pres ent. and wishes all who will take part in the singing especially ta be there on time. Rev. W. C. Jones will deliver a lecture at the 11 o’clock hour. The sing ing service will begin at 9:30 o’clock. A. M. and it is hoped that everybody will be there by that time. Come and be prepar ed to spend the day and help us to make it a pleasant occasion ih giving songs of praise to the Lord. Prof: Theus and other prominent singers will be there.' . To Unveil Monument Sunday. Sunday afternoon at three o’clock Camp Remberton, Val dosta Woodmen of‘ the World, will unveil a monument over the grave of Sovereign W. J, Chris tie, member of the Valdosta camp who died in that city last fall. Mr. Christie was reared near Cairo and his remains were brought back to the old home fer interment. The exercises will be held at the cemetery, at the old Collins homestead, six miles south of Cairo. Mr. W. J. Sim mons will deliver the oration at grave. The public is cordially invited to attend the exercises. Yes, Cairo is a good cotton mak- et, in fact, Cairo is a good mar- et for all kinds of' produce.