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. mm v. Ift sKn Sheriff DOT—MAKES SKEETEFS SKOOT-SoM | WIGHT & BROWNE. Lan tdiy-Cleun- Ino-Pi'csslno Best W .rt. Pin ne 81 1IIF OFFICIAL ORGAN OF GRADY COUNTY, PUBLIC DRAY Tho Old ItollHl,l« J. I-’.MONTGOMEIIY Day PhonoIM.Nlnl.tU7 VOL 7. Gjod Roads Main tained by cooperation Horticultural Meet ing in Albany fa. Hardman Leads Field In Governor’s Race P. McDonald Killed in Floildf After the heavy rains and the d u.age done to our public roads in Grady, I feel it my duty as p citizen to call attention of the peo ple to some of the things that cause much of this damage. I notice in riding over the county many places where old rails, fence posts, brush and other obstiue tions have lain in the ditches seem ingly for months. It would be a very easy matter for the farmers to keep these obstructions thrown out of the ditches. A few minutes spent once in every month or so would accomplish this little task, You would never miss the- time, and perhaps you have saved the county several’ dollars. But you say, “oh that’s not my job; I pay road tax; it is ti e county commissioners place to have this done. Your money builds the roads—not the commissioners’; you are saving your money—not the commissioners, when you help to keep the good roads they are build ing from washing I made a trip last week through six South Georgia counties, and-I find that Grady has about the best roads of any of them. I believe Grady county has ns good county cammissioners as any county in Georgia. and r if the people would give their hearty cooperation, we would save many dollars that are not saved. Brother farmers, it wouldn’t cost you 50c per year to keep the obstructions thrown out of the ditches through your farm, dut it costs the county several dol lars to pick up a crew and go sev eral miles to repair a wash in the road where some fellow has care lessly or maliciously thrown trash in the ditch. Certainly every good farmer in the county is proud of a good road by his farm. If you are why not help to keep them good, when the time and cost is practi cally nothing. I know of one community where the citizens wanted a road. They showed their willingness to cooperate by getting out and digging up stumps a day or so. They got the road and they are proud of it I believe. As I write I bring to mem ory several, places where the ditches had been thrown full of brush and pieces of fence rails and since the heavy rains I find deep gulleys washed across the road. It .must take a very careless fellow to do things like that, yet men of that caliber are usually the ones that cuss the commissioners Tor having bad roads. Don’t blame your s commissioners; get a kicking ma chine and have the carelessness and laziness kicked out. If we would spend just a little time and effort keeping our roads from washing it would not be long before our county authorities would have good roads built all over the county. Did you ever stop to think that all the time spent in repairing is that much time lost from building. 6ood roads benefit everybody— the fellow with the buggy; the fel low with the loaded wagon; the bjcycle rider and the man with the auto. Then we ought to cooperate with our county commissioners and help to keep them good. Yours Sincerely, PATRICK H. WARD. Interesting Session of State Socitt / Begins at Albany Next Month. Notable Array ot‘ Speakers. ' Constipation is the stiring point for many serious diseases. To be healthy keep the bowels active and regular. IIERBINE will remove all accumaiations in the bowels and put the system in prime condition. Price 50c. Sold by Wight & Browne. The following is announced pro gram for the fortieth annual sos .lion"Of the Georgia State Horticul tural Society, which convenes ii Albany, onThursday und Friday August 17 and 18th: Thursday, Aug. 17, 10 n.m Called to order in the County Court House, by President -R. C. Berckmans, Augusta, Ga. Invocation—Rev. E. M. Craig, Albany, Ga. Address of Welcome—Hon. M. W. Tifi, Mayor of Albany. Rcsponc to Address of Welcome —Mr. N. T. Pool, Atlanta. President’s Address—lt.C.Berck- inans, Augusta. Address by Hon. J.- D. Price, Commissioner of Agricultural of Georgia. Thursday, Aug. 17, 3 p in. “Sweet Potato Problems,” by G. E. Millar; Dept, of Agricultule, Washington, D. C. “Cantaloupe Growing iii Geor gia,” Mr. J. W. Firor, Athens: “Horticulture and Dairying,” H. .F.Bahnscn, Dept, of Agriculture of Georgia. “The Work of the City Land scape Gardener,” Mr. Craig Orr, Albany. — Thursday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Stereopticon Lecture on “Insects and Disease of Georgia Crops,” by State Department of Entomology, Atlanta, Ga. Friday, August 18, 10 a.m. “The Value of Local Horticult ural Societies,” by Mr. George F. Murrell, Southern Railway, Wash ington. “Future of tho Pecan Busines in Georgia,” Dr. C. A. VanDuzee, ol Cairo. “Influence of Soils on Crops,” Mr. S- W. McCallic, State Geology ist, Atlanta. “Peach Growing in South Geor gin,” Mr. L. E. Baldwin, Dawson. Discussion by Dr. It. W. Jacksor, Ba inbridge. Friday, August 18, 3 pm. Question Box. Reports of Committee..’. Discussion of Catalogue of fruits. Election of Officers. Selection of next meeting place. Adjournment. All papers are subject to general discussion. The public is cordiallj invited to attend all .meetings ol the Society. Mixup in Brown; by Barber if Grady County Atlanta, July 29.—Representa tive Barber, of Grady county, to day arrose in the house to correc the impression which has gone out that, in his argument on tho wom an lawyer bill the other day, in n- olying to a question he referred it Mr. Brown of Wheeler, when he said he was sorry for the constitu ency of a man who could listen to his, Mr. Barber’s speech for half an hour and not know what he was talking about. He said he was re plying to a question from Mr. Brown of Emanuel, and not Mr: Brown of Wheeler. Mr. Barber’s voice is a powerful one, with magnificient carrying Atlanta, Aug. 2.—Wi ll sienti- mentrin the Governor’s racs rrpid- ly crystallizing recently, it is nj parent that Dr. L. G. Hardman is lending the field- The first to an nounce, ho began early and has waged an aggressive campaign, carrying it directly . to the people, Ho has visited practically every county in the state, which is great ly to his advantage, ns he mnkes a fine impression and gains strength w herever ho goes. Dr. Hardman’s style of cam paigning appeals to the people be cause of the high plane upon which l^c bases it. Making no refrencc to the other candidates, be simplj presents his own cause, dwelling on his legislative record and the prin ciples and measures lie advocates, including law enforcement, increas ed educational opportunities, de velopment of farming interests,, complete soperation of church and state, biennial session of tho legislr. lure, a strict business administra tion of state offnirs, and many other matters of vital concern. Of lofty character rnd large affairs, Dr. Hardman is distinguish ed by eminent success in all his own professional, business and ag ricultural undertakings,, and a career of brilliant public service having been the author of mud legislation promoting agricultural interests and the general-welfare. business man and Christian talesman, his motto is: “First the poople themselves; then then affairs, both safely guarded.” Beginning this race with the practically solid backing of those «vho supported him two years ago, when he carried sixty counties and rnd barely missed a number Pf jthers, Dr. Hardman had a runnh- ng start, and late reports from, various sections now indicate that he will carry the by a sweep. ‘ - (communicated) Hew Awnings at Oliver’s Big Stores We regret to Igarn of tho. death of Mr. George McDonald, an ac count of which is given in the clip ping below, taken, from a Florida paper. George McDonald will be remembered by a great many pec pie of this county. His boyhood and young munhotitf was spent, ii Grady county. lie is a brother- ol Mrs. D. 0. Pearce of Whigham “Tho community was startled Tiday. night by the report Chat Mr McDonald,; foreman at t he Brncoy nill had been killed by a blow si ruck •->>' Mr. S. P. Ferrell, night watch- nan for tho same establishment. “As near as can be ■ learned Mr; Ferrell purchased ‘four full quarts' if fire water, having the same del ivered- by express. After, having Jisposcd of one q.uart in the usual .vay, he was somewhat vexed,when ic learned that his friend, Mr. Mc Donald, had placed the remainder under lock and key hoping thus to .‘op his riightwatchinan fit for July. .From words the quarrel .prickly passed to blows. Mr,.Mc Donald-succeeded'in holding his ntogonist and after receiving .a promise of a cessation of hostilities uejoosened his hol'd on Ferrell, t'wo colored men who had- been called by Mr. McDonald -arrived in time to sec Ferrell ' turn again jpon McDonald striking' him two blows, .the latter qf which foiled the unfortunate mail.. He- was found to 3 dead when picked up from the loor. . ' V Sheriff Smyth was palled tit onge and, accompanied by judge Tally] soon arrived. After carefully searching the room and getting to?' gethof all tire evidence possible he .•clurned to • Tavares Where' h e placed FcrrclL in jail. . “Returning Saturday, morning Judge Tally held air inquest: bvei lie body the coro'norls jury finding chat Geo. P. McDonald came to hit death by a blow struck by-.'S'. P. Yrrell. ; “Ferrell was bound over to the {rand jury aiul is. held pending an udictmerit. . “The body of Mr. McDonald .vas shipped to relatives in Georgia or-burial.” live Stock Associa tion Meets Saturday Lind Owners to Meet at Waycross, August 23rd, R igular meeting Hcur at 10 O’clock. To Meet at the Court House. The Pub lic is Invited. Saturday at 10 o’clock is the regular meeting time or tiro Grady County Live Stock Association. Int iVest> is steadily growing in this organization that is seeking to do a'l possiblo for the advancement of Grady county. About thirty new •members wore enrolled at the last meeting and it is expected that a groat many new names will be added at the coming mcoling. All'(lie meetings of this associa tion are open to the public and evoryono is always invited whether members or not. Mailing lists of the member are being mado up to send out to sources that will bring the members soiiur valuable infor mation from time to .time and it will bo well worth the small mem bership fee of fifty cents per y'ca.r to rcceiovc, besides the great good you 'can do your county by helping along .tiiis organization. Now when the boll weevil is al ready among us and threatening to wrolc very great hayoi with our cotton next year, it is especially important that we study together the problems of the farm. This is the purpose of the Grady County Live stock Association. Come out next.Saturday and if you are not already , a-member give your name to - the Secretary, for membership. Went to Lanark - J. L. Oliver’s Son’s stores are cooping in line with things l re gressive in Cairo, and this week -hey have demolished the old awn- ngs in front of their stores and aive errectcd attractive new can vass ones. We delight to chronicle dl such improvements. Gut Tiie Weeds Mr. Sanders Returns To His Old Home •i _.i Mr. Calvin Sanders and family, of Watts California arc on a visit to Mr. Sanders relatives in this county. Mr. Sandirs win is a son of Mr. Marion Sanders of this coun ty and a brother of our fellow ownsman, Mr. C. F. Sanders, has ;ocn away from Grady county foi norc than twenty five years, this oeing his first visit here during that rime. Mr. Sanders after leaving his section while a-mere boy went tp Texas and lived there for some years and from there he traveled and worked in almost all sections o? the world, among other places he wa3 engaged for quite awhile in business in tho l’hillipinc Islands. Several years ago he returned to the states and settled in California. He is now engaged in the real estate business there. lie is Mayor of tho town in which he resides. Mr. SanderB and his family wilL be'here There is no question as to-wh'eth- thc weeds in this town should bi ut.- For the effect on the appear- uice of the .town .the woods should jC cut. For the .effect that' ii .vould have on the'nioSquitoes that re already becoming entirely tot. mmerous and arc sure to becomi aore so unless vigorous steps ’• arc alien to control them, the wood: ihould be cut. Maybe the town luthoritios arc not in position to .lave nil the weeds-cut on the streets ight now, we want to suggest thi« jlh.ii for everybody to consider and then carry out., Let everybody in very part iof the town next Tues- lay cut all the weeds along the tre'et opposite the premises cn which.they-live,-and then cut all ho wee Is about their premises. Tnis will not be very hard for any me to do, and yet just think what will mean foi- Cairo. Lots all ;et- together on this proposition and show, our civic pride and our genu ine interest in the welfare of our own. All together for Cairo. Watch the weeds gi. Next Tues day is the day. force, and his correction of the im pression was easily heard by every | f° r sevjral weeks h efore returning member in the house. ** 1 to their home in California. Sallow complexion comes from bilious impurities in the blood and the fault lic3 with the liver and bowels:—they nre torpid. The medicine that gives results in such cases is IIERBINE. It is a fine liver stimulant and bowel regulator Price 50c. Sold by Wight & Brown Quite a crowd from Cairo and Grady county went down to Lan- .i.rk, “On-the-G-Ulf”. :lqsb- .Sunday, going down by. way of the very 'convenient schedule that has been arranged by the Pelham & ITavanr :ia i : oiul in connection with the G. F. & A. Among those that wont from Cairo were Col. and Mrs. M. L. Ledford and children, Mr.' and Mrs. W. A. Shiver and children, Dr. and Mrs. T. J,. Butt and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, H.J. Poulk and children, Mrs. J. F. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Roe, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, Messrs. W. G. Baggett, D. C. Aili'good, U. A. Clifford, It. P. Wight, T. L. Spence, S, A. Collins, J. M. McNair, Chas. McArthur. • They report that the schedule by way of tho P. & II. was very con venient and that the trip was a splendid one.' Cairo Wins Three From Tallahassee In a series of five games being played this week between our un leaf calod local team and the fast team of Tallahassee, Cairo has nl- reaky won the first three. The ,'ourth game will bo played in Tal- ahasscc Thursday and the fifth and last one is to be staged . at Quincy Friday. Cairo has justly earned the title of.champion cinatcu.- club of this season. Of twenty-eight games played, five of which wore played with tho league tertm of Valdosta, she has won twenty-three and lost five. Cairo’s hail club has quite defi nitely kept Cairo . on the “map” during the hot dull months. The State wide land owners’ meeting to bo hold at Waycross on August 23rd next-, is fraught with many possibilities, said Mr. Robert M. pindell Jr., Vico President of the Southern Settlement & Devel opment Organization who visited Waycross a few days ago for tho purpose of assisting in the perfec tion of plans for the meeting. T hen s a number of development i underway in South and Middle Georgia—some of them are moder ately successful, and some of them have been anything but successful. If the meeting on August 23rd, does nothing mqrq than bring, about a better method in the hand, ling of these present developments, it will be entirely justified. But there is a much larger question to" bo considered. What: is to be done with the: millions of idle acres? How can tho owners of lurge acre ages get the most profitable results from their holdings? Is there not common policy which these owners nmy adopt in united fashion, which would bring profit to each and everyone? Land value is fixed by demand and tho most fertile and productive ■ lands oh tho globe, have only a nominal value until it is actively sought. Create a demand for these idle lands in Georgia, and tho in- crease in actual value, which will be sure to come, will reach a stu pendous figure. - ' The .ownership of idle lands that . are not in active, demand—means practical confiscation through tax ation—while on the other hand, such ownership, with a demand that is substantial and insistent means great wealth and profit. This statement cannot possibly be impeached, and it is. for the purpose of devising a practical so- • v lution of the problem that every large land owner in the State, of • Georgia owes it to himself ft> at tend the meeting at Waycross, Ga., on August 23rd, 1910. -. §«1 Solicitor R. c. Bill An nounces for Re-election ;—f .. ! Elsewhere in this, issue will be ■ noted the announcement of R. C. Bell for reelection as Solicitor Gen eral of the Albany Circuit. ' In our opinion this amounts to a reelection, as it is very likely that Mr. Bell will have no opposition to this place which he has filled for one term with such general satis faction. • While it is just what they- expected of him, "Ches” Bell’s friends, both here air home, and throughout the circuit, are delighted with the splendid record he has made as Solicitor General. Mr. Bell along with his unim peachable character and high ideals carries into all his work that pains taking attention to detail and that untiring energy—that along with his clear thinking logical mind, makes him particularly fitted for the responsible place that he holds. As wc have already stated, we do not look for any opposition to Mr. Bell, and only express this ap preciation because of our high re gard for our efficient .Solicitor. Attention K. of P’s. Next Monday night is regular meeting night of Dixie Lodge No. 150. All members are urgently re quested to be present. Let noth ing interfere. Matters of import- summcc ance. Session will be a short one, - iBer— on hand promptly. S