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THE CAIRO MESSENGER. Published every Friday at Cairo, Tiioma; ” I county, Georgia. ! 1 i. W. ADKINS, Editor. E. O. KOLBIE, Buss. Manager. Entered as swond-vlass matter Januuary 21st, 1904 at the post office at Cairo, Ga., under the Act of congress of March 3rd, isT9. SUBSCRIPTION KATES, ONE YEAR......... --* 1 - 00 SIX MONTHS ■ <c THREE MONTHS ...25 Advertising rates n i liable, and furnished upon application. ’Phone 40 . For Better Roads. The Messenger is in favor of the county commissioners mak ing the necessary arrangements for working the roads of the count’ with convicts. There is no comparison between roads worked by convicts and those worked in the usual way The practice now in vogue of calling together the road subjects for a couple of days in the spring and maybe not so many in the fall and giving the roads a lick here and there and a promise of more at a later date is not conducive to good roads by any means. And there is no question about this being the way the road wor king is usually done, It has been this way for years—and it gets worse, too. This is not the way to make a prosperous coun ty. Give a county good roads and the people from other coun ties, where poor roads prevail, will come into the county where the o-ood roads are to sell their o produce and to do their trading. Thus it can be seen that instead of having our own farmers visit other counties to do these things we might easily have those of adjoining counties coming over to us. Thomas county cannot afford to be behind in this mat ter and we want to see our com missioners get square into the question of better roads. An observing citizen remark ed to the Messenger man Sun day that right about now is the right time to begin the annual war against his mosquitoship. To do this ;essary to keep all premises free from any kind of stagnant water—fill in the old wells and keep the low, damp places' well drained and treated to an occasional liberal sprinkling of lime, Each citi zen of the city no doubt appre ciates personal comfort enough to do this, but it would not be amiss for the city council to in struct the marshal to look into the matter. There is no reason to doubt the theory that the mosqui to is the bearei of malaria germs and it is only right to take ev ery sanitary precaution possible. Speaking of a new school building for its own town the Tifton Gazeite has the following to say which will apply equally as well to Cairo: (4 The need of a larger school building in Tifton is emphasized with each passing day. What Tifton is loosing in population alone would pay the cost of a new and better building, to say noth ing of that most desirable class of citizens who would move here to avail themselves of good school facilities if we offered them. yy We are satisfied that the peo ple of Decatur are glad to reai ize that the county primary is over. In a card in Sundays Thomas ville Times-Enterprise, Capt. John Triplett, candidate for rep resentative from the Second Con gressional District to theNation a j Convention, StOlltly denies that as a member of Parker Club No. 2, recently organized in At lanta, he is a booster of Mr. Cleveland under a Parker guise. In regard to his possition he has the following to say: I St. I am in favor of a strong conservative candidate who can most likely carry New York, be lieving that the carrying of that state is essential to democratic success. 2nd. Am opposed to the reaf firmation of the Kansas City plat form. 3rd. Am in favor of an unin s trueted delegation from Geor gia. M It Never Disappoints. F. J. Williams, proprietor of the Ham ilton Drug Co., Hamilton, Iowa, says Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy is practically the only remedy he sells for cramps, diarrhoea and colic, for the plain reason that it never disappoints. For sale by Wight & Browire. The Messenger is truly glad that the city fathers took no step in the matter of better street lights at their last meeting. The very next thing for Cairo is a good system of electric lights and as we are to have these, why go to the expense of buying any other kind? m/ Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured William Shaffer, a braketnan, of Den nison, Ohio, was confined to his bed for several weeks with inflammatory rheu matism. “I used many remedies,” he says, •’Finally i < I sent to McCaw s drug store for a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, at which time I was unable to use hand or foot, and in one week’s time was able to go to work as happy as a clam. > y For sale by Wight & Browne. If the eggs produced in a sin gle year by the American hen were loaded on one train of cars, the cabpose would be 900 miles to the rear of the engine, says a crank on the subject. The Persistent Advertiser. The constant drop of water Wears away the hardest stone, The constant gnaw of Towser Masticates the toughest bone. The constant cooing lover Carries off the blushing maid, And the constant advrtiser Is the one that gets the trade. —Exchange. A Favorite Remedy for Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small chil dren. It quickly cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pnue monia or other serious consequences. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croup3 r cough appears will prevent the attack. For sale Iry Wight Browne. Hon. J. Fondren Mitchell will deliver the Memorial Day ad dress at Dawson, says the Times Enterprise. And we might add that there is, consequently, a treat in store for those Dawson people. In announcing the marriage of Mr. Trussed and Miss Chance last week a typographical error made the time appear as 2:45 P m. when it should have been 12:45 p - M - The Messenger man was on the puny list last week and asks indulgence for these mistakes. Easter Sunday was not alto gether an ideal day this year. Announcements. i Thomas County. KwR RE PRESENT ATI V E. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for representative subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If re-elected I all pledge myself to a faithful performance of the duties of the office. My past record in the of fice is open to inspection and relying upon this I submit my claims to the voters of the county and solicit their support. John R. Singletary. FOR SHERIFF. leiff I hereby announce myself subject as a candidate the action for j of Thomas county, to ! of the Democratic primary, and solicit the sup port of the voters of the county. If elected i will give my personal andundividedattention to the duties of the office and will discharge those duties to the best of my ability. J. J. CONE. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of sheriff of Thom as county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary. If re-elected 1 will continue will to give discharge the office my personal the attention best of and its duties to my ability. T. J. MIGHT. FOR ORDINARY. Desiring to thank my old comrades and friends generally for their four-years gift of the office of ordinary, I hereby announce my self a candidate for re-election, subject to the Democratic primary, promising if elected to do my utmost to perform all the duties of the 6f fice faithfully in the future as I have tried to do in tne past. Wm. M. Jones. FOR THE LEGISLATURE. election I hereby announce myself subject a candidate for Dem- re to the Legislature served to people the ocratic primary. Having the to the very best of my ability in the last legisla ture. 1 feel that i can confidentially and con scientiously solicit their support in the ap proaching primary. J. B. ROUNTREE. FOR TAX RECEIVER. re-election I hereby announce myself as Tax a candidate Receiver for to the office of of Thomas county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If re-elected 1 will give the office the same careful attention as in the past. I solicit the support of the voters of the county. JOHN F. HOWARD. FOR COUNTY TREASURER. I respectfully announce that I am a candi date for re-election as Treasurer of Thomas county, subject the action of the Democratic primary. X thankful people am very to the for the fa vors and confidence shown me in the past, and pledge, if elected, my very best and mosi conscientious efforts to give them faithful, ef ficient, and satisfactory service. 1 earnestly solicit your support and friendly co-operation. Gratefully and faithfully yours, JNO. F. PARKER. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue of Thomas county, subject , . „ solicit the support of the voters of the county, j , E. M. SMITH. j FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the people of Thomas county: firmed Appreciating the past honors you iiave con upon me I take tnis ir.ithod of an nouncing that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives of Georgia. In the discharge of my duties in the past as ability your representative I liav< to the best of my worked for your Interests and the in terests of the whole people of Georgia, 1 again ask your support. My candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic primary. FONDREN MITCHELL. FOR CLERK OF COURT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Clerk of Superior court of Thom as county, subject to the Democratic primary. 1 solicit the support of my old friends and promise them if elected to faithfully i perform the duties of the office in future as have al ways tried to do in the past. J. W. GROOVER. FOR TAX COLLECTED. candidate I most respectfully announce mvself as a for re-election to the office of Tax Collector subject to the action of the Dem ocratic beg primary. extend I 11 making this announce ment I to my thanks to the voters of Thomas county for their kindness to me during their the pasi and to solicit a continuance of support. p. s. HEETH. Proper Treatment of Pneumonia. Pneumonia is too dangerous a disease for anyone to attempt to doctor himself, although he may have the proper reme dies at hand. A physician should always be called. It should be borne in mind, however, that pneumonia always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip, and by the proper treatment of these dis eases a threatened attack of pneumonia may be warded off. There is-no question w hatever about this, as during the thirty years and more that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been used, we have yet to learn of a single case of a cold or attack of the grip having resulted in pneumonia when this remedy was used. It is also used by physicians in the treatment of pneumonia with the best results. Dr. W. J. Smith, of Sanders, Ala., who is also a druggists, says of it: ‘‘I have been selling Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and pre scibing it in m3’ practice for the past six years. I use it in cases of pneumonia and have alwav’s gotten the best results. y y Sold by Wight & Browne. Georgia Children Pictured. A pleasant little Easter story by Mrs. Henry Wight appears in the last number of -‘Farm and Fireside. It is illustrated by a handsome photograph of two children, son and daughter of Mr. Kedar Wight of Cairo. Georgia children show 7 up well wherever you find them.—Times Enterprise. Attention 0 Cane Planters. We are prepared to make con= tracts for the purchase of cane for fall delivery. Price $3.50 per ton. Those interested will please write us at once as contracts are nearing completion. GEORGIA CANE SYRUP CO •y Thomasviile, Ga. A. L. SMITH, Supt., P. 0. Box 273. Planting Time A j is drawing and it is time that looking to near you were your plow gear, harness, etc. And lest you forget let us remind you that we carry a full line of Harness, Leather Goods, Plow and Wagon Gear. We manufacture our own Harness and we know what they are. We can supply you with either a full set or any part of a set down to a mere hame string. We make and handle Buggy Bridles, Bits, Saddles, Saddle Stirrups, Storm Aprons, Buggy Curtains, Buggy Cushions, Whips, Curry Combs, Riveters, Tubular Rivets, Hame Tug Buckles, Saddle Pads and Collar Pads. If von want your Shoes repaired ours is the place to have this done. We also make a specialty of this class of work and use the best of stock. If what you need is in the Leather Line consult us. Yours for Business, jtfucison dr * ’ gyp. 7 * • 5 fTVVfTVVT'rVVVTVVfTTTTTTTVVVVVTVV ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ VTVTf ▼▼▼▼▼FVTVVVVTVVV'rVVi TVVVVVVVTVTVTTTTtWVf Lest You Forget We again wish to remind you that the very best plaee to buy the Nicest and Freshest Groceries, Fruits and Vegetables is at Merritt & Co’s. Store. If you experience any trouble in furnishing your table with the necessities as well as delicacies of life, consult us and we can help you in the matter. We deliver goods free of cost. Respectfully, W.T. Merritt & Co. L AA 0 AM Now on Display the nicest line of new and stylish Millinery aid Fancy Goods, Dry Goods and Notions ever betore shown in Cairo, They have just been re ceived and are • • . very Pretty and stylish... Would be glad to have you call and inspect them. Miss Lula Glower will be with us in the Millinery Department and will be glad to have her friends call and see her. Mrs. A. R. Oliver. sss * ■