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Grady County progress 11 E OFFICIAL ORGAN OF GRAVY COUNTY. CAIRO, GRADY COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1915. Don'l miss this opportunity to get one for your boy. . . . Higdon- Herring Company, “MERCHANDISE OF QUALITY’’ Beloved Woman Passed Away. Mrs. Linton Maxwell, of Tal- botton, died last Saturday morn ing at the home of Mr. W. M. Searcy. -Miss Maxwell had been in poor health for some time and came to Cairo with hope of recuperation. She was improving rapidly and had planned to return home on the day her remains were taken thebe but early last week she suf fered a stroke of paralysis, from which she never gained conscien- ness. The remains were taken to Talbotton and were interred in ly manifested, the family burial ground near! ~”, Centerville. They were accom-l Mr. Ben F. Perry, ot Jonesboro panied by Mr. Wh Searcy and I spent a few daj s of Mrs. Dr. W. M, Searcy. Card of Thanks. The family and relatives of Mr R. L, Vanlandingham wish to ex tend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kind nesses rendered in their bereave ment. We feel so thankful that our lot has been cast, among people who not only sympathize but contribute in every way those ex pressions of love.and tenderness which console and strengthen the living. May God’s richest blessing a- bide with you an 1 confirm the love which has been So generous- GEORGIA’S NEW GOVERNOR, ^ ft this week with his son, Ben Jr. Mr. Ferry Miss Maxwell was'a"'sister of 1 has.-just returned from Pennsyl- Mrs. W. H. Searcy, of this place. She is also survived by three brothers residing in Talbotton. Mr. and Mrs. poll Millsr, of Cairo, and Miss Mae Sizemore, of Pelham, were visitors to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Spence yesterday. — Tuesdays Valdosta Times. vania, where lie has been doing some; special work for the Cen sus department. He has sold his newspaper at .Jonesboro and has connected himself with the Bank of Sycamore in Turner County to which place he and hi3 family will move on tha 15th inst. e in I beg to announce that I have pur chased the interest of Mr, R. W. Sellers in the WHITE STAR MARKET and have taken entire charge of the business. On account of so many accounts now standing on the books unpaid, I will sell only for cash but will render you Very best of service and sell you Merits cheaper than ever. Thanking one and all for past favors, and trusting we can continue to do business, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, Mo A. PERKINS. 1. VMANDIWM DIED LAST SUNDAY. Mr. Rooert L. VanLandinghdm one of our most popular and high est esteemed citizens, died last Sunday evening at 6:30 o’clock at his home on North Broad street. , For the past few years his health has been in a wretched condition and his death was not whojhv- unexpected. His’ irre- prdsgTble energy prompted to per sist in going to his.place of busi ness every day when he was al- mcst physically unable to look af ter any business matters. Mr. VanLandingham served as Mayor of Cairo for several terms and has held other responsible positions, in all of which he gave entire satisfaction. He was a man of the very highest charac ter and lived a life beyond re proach. He was a consistent member of .the Methodist church for many years. The deceased leaves a wife and four children, viz: Roscoe, Mar ion, Gladys and Carroll besides a sister, Mrs. Maxie Poulk, and three neices, Misses Roma, Lillian and Gladys Poulk, and one nephew, Mr. G. P. Poulk, all of Cairo, anda-brother, Mr.W. T. : Vanlandingham, of Unadilla, Ga,, besides, a host of warm per sonal friends to mourn his de mise. The funeral w«a conducted at 4 o’clock Monday, aftgrnopn* at the Methodist church .conducted by his pastor, Rev. \V. I^,'Wright. In the death of Mr. Vanland ingham, Cairo has lost one of her best citizens. We extend condo lence to the bereaved family. Says State Farm Needs Help Quick J. L. Oliver’s Son Grady County’s Largest Store- 'M "The conditions we found at the state farm are a disgrace to the state of Georgia," said Dr. 'if. M. Spence, representative from Mitchell county, this ‘morning. Dr. Spence was one of the mem bers of the joint committee ap pointed to investigate the typhoid epidemic and general conditions at the Milledgeyille institution. ‘ 'Not only are the sanitary con ditions down there bad—they cduid hardly be worse than they are—but it is horrible that a lot of people held in bondage should be. given no hetter protec tion than the prisoners get. It is through no fault of the prison commission, I will say that, but the Georgia legislature is respon sible. They haven’t provided the money to do anything more .than has been done, and the sit uation demands immediate atten tion. We are not going to make our report and recommendations this morning. We. will merely, ask the legislature to send to. Milledgeville at once some train ed nurses to handle the sick pa tients, This afternoon the com mittee will meet and formulate the report,. .which will likely be .presented tomorr.ow morning, and the recommendations yve are going to make in it will be’sweep- ing. ” , \ This is the way Dr. Spence summarized visit, Wednes day in Atlanta, of three members of the house Ind'two from the senate, to Milledgeville, as a re sult of the resolution introduced by Mr. Ennis, of Baldwin, the first day of the legislative.ses sion. I Hot Weather Clothes and Furnishings Our Stock is full of comfortable things for the Manor Boy Every freight train that passes this city these days carries joads of melons and cantaloupes to the Northern and Eastern markets. The shippers are not getting as good prices for .melons us they ought to hry’e. but it is provable that prices will improve in a few days, when all' of the Florida melons get out. of the way, how ever about 20 cars have been shipped from Cairo this week and many more will be shipped next week. Mr. M, A. Perkins last Monday bought the interest of his part ner. Mr. R. W. Sellers, in the White Star Market, and changed from credit to cash business. Read his ad in another column of this issue. Miss Eliza Adams ,in<l Mr. A ('. Sadler, of Abridge were unit ed in marriage last Tuesday at the home of Mrs, B. H I’ope, at that place. Miss Adams had been milliner in the store! of I Pope for several years and has many friends.in thu- (‘section of the county who will be glad extend congratulations. W e call your attc ition to the half page advertisement of the Cairo Furniture C rnpany in this issue. They beg: e an “Oppor tunit.v Sale" yesterday and have reduced the price on every article except Globe - Wernicke Book cases. You will do well to avail yourself of the many bargains offered by this enterprising Coni pany. Palm Beach Suits Palm Beach (hid Trousers Crossoti Shoes Be.icor Shoes Arrow Collars and Shirte Ii. V. J). Underwear Knox Hats New Ties and Holts Holeproof Hosiery Pajamas and Night Shirts Bathing Suits Bath Itohes. Kte , Etc. We invito you to see these Lines. J. L. Oliver’s Son Revival Meeting at Metcalfe. Special revival and, evangelis tic services will begin- in the Methodist church here Monday, July ,5th. The pastor will be as sisted by Rev.,H. L. Ezzelie of Florida. Rev. Ezzelie has had wonder ful success as an evangelist hav ing recently held several great meetings in Georgia and.Florida. Regular services will be held at 4 and.8.p, m. daily, and a sun rise prayer service at 5 a. nu for workers and members. All friends and the general public throughout the-county are invited to attend the services. Irving Llewellyn,, P. C. While returning to Thomaaville from the ball game here last Fri day the automobile in which Messrs. Louie Crawford, Ander son and Campbell were riding, skidded and went into a bridge, over a creek between Thomas- ville and - Cairo., throwing the young men in the car into the road and brusing. them consider ably. It was a very narrow es cape for them all. Dr. T. J. Butt spent Sunday with his sistor in Donaidsonville. The Tick Should Be Eradicated W B. Roddenbery, president of the Grady county Live Stock Association, believes that the cat tle tick causes a loss to that county of 850.000 a year. Itcouid be rid of the pest for far lees than that amount, but if it cost $50,000 to eradicate it the invest ment would yield a profit of $450- 000 in ten.years. Even if Mr. Itodderibery’s estimate should be too high there is nobody who will doubt that it pays to eradicate tiie tick, and once it has been driven out it can be kept out eas ily and cheaply. Cattle owners, in tick-infested territory could make no better investment than to establish’dipping vats, buy the necessary chemicals and wage a systematic warfare on the peat.” The above article appeared on the editorial, page of the Savan nah Morning News last Wednes day i'- A committee will go before the County Commissioners next Tues day to ask thk help of this body and we earnestly hope'that they, will lend their help in eradicating this dreaded tick, which is caus ing so great a loss to the cattle raisers of our county. ABSOLUTE SAFETY When you have money deposited with us you can always rely on t!»c fact that .vour imoney is safe at all times. We observe the laws governing banks, and always conduct otir business on safe and sound business principles. Our officers and Directors are men with business experience and our policy is always-SAFETY FIRST. We offer,! you an absolutely safe place to deposit yoijr Money. ’ tzens Bank,Cairo, Ga W. S, Wight, Pres. W. H, Searcy, V. Pres, and Cashier ■ H. G. Cannon, V. Pres. -v; ■ ■ jjU