The Grady County progress. (Cairo, Grady County, Ga.) 1910-19??, April 28, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Text. Weathers. . Mr arid iMte G. F- Sanders, spent a day or .two m Thomnsville this week. Mrs.- : iHalIman - ahd •Mfs. Roe 1 have gone to Albany for a week end visit to friends in that city. F. E. Land and'J. S. Weathers ate holding a series of school rallies thruout the county this week. There will be a general rally held ar Caiid Saturday for all the teach ers of the county. Ip thq action of the Democratic White Primary, and invite your careful consideration and active support. I am 54 years of age and have been a practicing attorney actively engaged in the practice of law for thirty years, with the exception of eight years during which time I served as 'Judge of the City Court of Bainbrid^e. My record is open to all. The unanimous endorsement of the Decatur County Bar Association is an approval of my services as Judge of the City Court of Bainbridge, If the people of this Circuit confer upon me the high honor I now seek, I pledge you my undivided time and attention will be given tbthc duties of the office. I will stand at all times for the enforcement of our laws as written. I believe in equal justice to all and partiality to none. Assuring you that I will appreciate your support, I am, Most respectfully yours, W. M. HARRELL^ rp'AKE. Comfort along! Wear 1 Crossetts. They 1 re ready for a stroll down the boulevard or a hike ’cross country. With com fort always right at youiLheels- and toes. TRADE MARK Ou.11.1a4j.tul-' blue her, with popular loiiir cj mirier anU short forepart. Note the hug at the h<;H aiul the grip on the foot. li! ■■ GKADY COUNTY PROGRESS, CAIRO, GEORGIA. Local and Personal Items Conducted by Mrs. D. L. Williams : : Phone No. 59 Mrs. W.* C\ Jones and Misses | J. T. Pelham paid our office Marion Bell and Addle Lou Powell pleasant visit this week. left this morning for Colquitt to at tend the meeting' of the Missionary Institute at that place today and tomorrow. Dr. Eugene Clower left here Monday night for St. Mary’s, Fla. t.o.see his brother, M. D, Glower, who is suffering from a stroke of paralysis which we understand from later reports is serious. M. D. Glower is a prominent contractor for the A. C. L. railroad and a for mer resident of Cairo. Mack is a hale fellow, well met and every body’s good friend and our sympa thies are with him in his affliction. Wc hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Forsythe, Mrs. II. H. Herring and Mrs. W. J. Wil lie made a congenial party to Lake Iamonia Wednesday. They report plenty of fish and a delightful day. Mr. Walter Davis who has been in Atlanta for some weeks under the treatment of a specialist in stomach troubles, has returned to Cairo very much improved in health. His friends are delighted to see him looking so well. 8TRAYED—Two black mure mules and one bay mare mule weighing about 1000 pounds each.. Will pay for return of these mules to us nt Gradyville Gn., or to our logging camp near Calvary.—Kelley Clark I,umber Co. WANTED —Music pupils for Summer term. Reasonable charges. Phone 234 or write Miss Eleanor Donnelly. 2t. Mr. J. B. Wight brought into our office Thursday a specimen of Bufr Clover from his 5 acre patch. It hail a spread of more than five feet and carried an immense amount of nodules on the roots. Mr. Wight is much pleased with the. results he is getting with this clover. The Dipping Vat Near Union School is Completed In Europe Wo cannot say that we syrapa* time with Germany in the terrible conflict now raging lit Europe,' be cause they have been from t he commencement of trouble the ag gressors, but we must admit that until the Verdun affair, Germat y has played a winning hand, and we cannot help bu(, udrnire Ihofr brav ery and determination.. • v The very victories gained though, have weakened Germany in men and capital, and in our opinion a few more months., will show the Allicsin the ascendancy as tH'ey have very evidently been playing a wait; ing gome. In Mexico Whigham Items Thi' United States after giving Carranza a chance to protect Amer icans and finding out positively that lie was powerless to do so, sent a punitive expedition into Mexico after an outlaw, and murderer o f American citizens and soldiers, at <2 we don’t think, the troopers will be withdrawn until Villa is captured or proven dead beyond a doubt, otherwise their object would not be tceomplished. Killing a few Mexicans and dis persing a few bands of Villistas iocs not amount co much, because by the time Uncle Sam’s troops 10- rossed the border, they would got together again stronger than before. Sheriff “Bill” Carr who has been at. Hot Springs for some weeks try ing the virtues of those magic waters for rheumatism is expectcil to return home in a few days. His many friends here, hope that he will be feeling his usual jolly self again. Mr. E. R. Pringle made a trip to Thomasville Tuesday and returned Wednesday. We miss him when he’s gone. A number of our citizens left here Tuesday in automobiles for an out ing at Newport and Wnukulla. The party was composed of Mrs. Broom of Gradyville, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Mc Manus,'Mr. arid Mrs.R.W. Ponder, Messrs. Z. R. Jones, L. B. Powell, j. E. Hall and John Powell of this city. Wi' arc sure that they will have a splendid time and plenty of fish to eat, as we understand that several of the party are piscatorial artists. Wish wc could bo with them. The vat near Union School House lias been completed this week and , . , , before this goes to press the vat at “ ( }. w,th hcr s,stcl '> Mrs Spence Court House will lie com plete. Capt. Dunn also expects to complete the vat near A. U. Wilders fliis week. If anyone tells you that the peo ple in Spence district arc against dipping, you can just put it down that the speaker don’t know what he is talking about. Many are heartily in favor of the work and practicaly all the balance, arc open to conviction and willing to give it a thorough trial. The vat. at John Bodifords place will be charged Saturday and will lie ready for use the same day. This is one section where there will be very few ticks in 1917. Regular vat filling will begin next, week and all vats that have been completed will be filled and made ready for dipping. Mr. T. Harrison of Whigham, attended the memorial exercises here Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Gus Harrispn of Whigham, was in town Wednesday. Our old friend Ben Bird, of Me' Rac, Ga., after enjoying the mem orial exercises Wednesday afternoon paid us a, short social call at our office. Wc appreciate the visits of our old friends, as we enjoy talk ing over the many happy days spent together in the long ago. Mr. and Mrs. James Colling were Monday shoppers, Mr. L. O. Merritt of Citlvnrv was in town Monday. The Easter services at the Meth odist Church were interesting and impressive, and wore well attended. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Sellai$ spent Sunday with- Mr Sellars’’ parents, near the city. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers of Magno lia sect ion were in town Monday. Mrs. Tom Clark spent the week' Charley Bell. . Mr. and Mrs. A. L. HarrelPspent Sunday in Cairo, the guests of Mrs! Harrell’s parents. Dr. arid Drs. L. E. Brawner, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Reaves, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Trulock spent a few days of last week at'Newport. Mrf T. F. BeichcV spent the week-end with his mother. Mrs. J. A. Belcher. Quite a large crowd are attending court, here this week. >1 Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hawthorn of Orange Springs section was town Saturday. Cols. Ledford, Andrew*, .- Carlisle Smith and Judge Willie attended court here thls-week. : . Mr. Donald Reriree of Folkston is spending a few days with his folks. J.IIL. Oliver’s Son “Grady County’s Largest Store Notice I have one Black Sow marked split and under bit in' right ear, and split in left at my home, owner can get same by paying for this ad and damages she has done. J.'W. Miller. A representative of the Florida Railroad Commission was hero this week to inspect the road with a view to giving a place to their rates in their published schedules of rates. He expressed himself as very ngrec- able surprised at the conditions uf the road. Look at that set of Royal Blue China in window at Wight Hard ware Co’s Store. PAINTING of every description inside arid out. My Reputation is my Recommendation. We regret to receive the news of the death of Mr. Dan Hinson which occurcd at Hinson, Fla.,Wednes day. Mr. Hinson was a highly re spected business man in his section of the state. He has many friends in this section who will be pained to learn of his death. Mrs. E. G. M-ftubbs, has gone tQ Brinson.to visit her daughter Mrs. W.,G. Tnlbortfor a week. Miss Jessie .Weathers, of 'Shell* nian, is the gyest ofMr find Mrs.. J. S. Weathers. Miss Weathers is the daughter 0! Dr. Weathers of keijicco of Mr.' J. S. To the Voters of the Albany Circuit: I take this method of announcing to you my candidacy for the position of Judge of the Superior Courts of tho Albany Circuit, subject WALLPAPERING Properly handled to satisfy the most particular. Inspect my big stock of latest ; Designs. D.S. PITTMAN 518 Clay Street THOMASVILLE GEORGIA $4.50 to $6.00 everywhere LEWIS A. CHOSSETT,Inc., Matin, North Ahlnirton. Moss. BEACON LOW CUT SHOES $3.50"' Ji. L. Oliver’s Son Mid-Summer Dress Goods Sheer Materials for the Summer Dresses are packed into our shelves and await your in spection. The colorings are dainty and as varied in hues as the rainbow. Voiles, Tissues, Organdies, Batiste, Lawns ’•••■ Crepes Sheer White Goods for the White Frocks Laces, Embroideries, Dress Trimmings Palm Beach Coat Suits for Ladies and Misses. Several new lots of Wash Skirts have arrived this week. The Prices Are From $1.00 up to $2.50 SEE THEM Onyx Hosi Poulk-W e e ol W- ctjgjLo everything We receive weto,.^ £ Shirt Waists fro t is d lo eat . values at $1.00. t We Sell F^ ur Q ualit y is Always the Best .•li- STORIA Infants and Children For Over 30 Years iears If you cough nil night you get no rest, nor does nnyonc else in the house. Keep within reach of a bot- tJcotmURD’S HOREHOUND &YRUP. It is then easy to stop the tickling which causes the cough whenever it appears. Price 25c, 50c and SI .00. Sold by Wight- it Rrowne.