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THE CAIRO MESSENGER. Published every Friday at Cairo, Thomas county, Georgia. B. W. ADKINS, Editor. E 3 . a. Bus. Manager, Entered as ^n.UolaT mattC January I 21st. ma at the post office at Cairo. Ga.. under the Act of Congress of March iird, 187W. SCBSCHIPTIOJ! HATES, ONE YEAR .....*1.00 SIX MONTHS..... ,50c THREE MONTHS ..25 Advertising rates r • i inable, and furnished upon application. Phone’ - 40 . The naval achievements of the Japanese only substantiate the fact that they are among the most progressive nations of the earth. New York state has named Judge Alton B. Parker as the Democratic nominee for Presi dent and it only now remains for the other states to fall in line. The Gibson Record says: It is said that a crib full of corn is a sure preventative of hog chol ra. We have never tried it, but have some confidence in the rem edy. ♦ » A Swiss watchmaker has in vented an electric watch which will go for fifteen vears without winding, which leads the Way cross Herald tc remark that it is nearly equal to the tongue of a woman. The editor of an exchange o finds himself in tins soldiquy: u r Two things puzzle us. First, will the blackbery crop be up to the usual standard, and second, how on earth we are to live un til it comes in. The election recently held in Worth county to decide whether or not the court house should be removed to S\ lvester from Isabella is being warmly contest ed. The election went in favor of removal, and the opposing forces are now contesting the election. There seems to be quite con siderable concern over the state as to the wisdom ot having the judges and solicitors general of thegSuperior courts elected by the people. We cant see but what the people have the same right to say who shall adminis ter their laws as they have to say who shall enact them. The Valdosta Times is respon sible for this: a Who dares to say there is no efficacy in prayers? A Kansas hotel keeper earnestly prayed that the Lord might deereas his troubles and that very night his wife ran away w>th a traveling man. His faith in the efficiency of prayer is now as firm as the rock of ages. *» Not for many years past have the farmers of the state set about their year’s work with environ ments so hopeful, so ing and pleasant. Last year’s high prices for cotton, with their fair crops of necessities, place them this with an even start, if not ahead. With good crops year and a fair price for cotton, (which we predict will not less than 10 cents for several years to come—mark the tion) they will have cause to joice at the time of harvest fall, and we trust that their ery hope, to the tiniest one, be realized. Beautiful, Blushing Flowers. The editor is the recipient of a beautiful bunch of fragrant roses presented by an esteemed young lady friend for which we wish to retuFn thal,ka alld express m a measure, OUT appreciation, While we gaze at them now in the soft rays of lamplight their blushing beauty and delicious fra grance carry us retrospectively book OdCK over 0\ei flip uie mils hills OI of tile Hip mist, past in- 111 to better days, when the world seemed brighter and less fraught with sorrow, when gladness and sunshine would come shimmering across our pathway and the fabled chalice of earthly happiness seemed poised for a brief moment at our lips only to fall and lip shattered at our feet. How these gentle reminders of the Creator’s greatness and good ness can lift memory’s veil, •, Open up the heartstrings and send out pulsing back into the days of long ago! And as they carry us bach through a vista of years, how the golden moments of dead and for gotten days flit before us in varied parade, and we pause to drop a t ear of regret here where we have given pain to some loved one or neglected to perform 1 some sacred obligation . which has ell tailed sorrow or suffering, ° or we Wistfully ' gather crumbs of com fort there where we have let fall an occasional tiny kind word or perhaps a tender ress—upon the pathway of loved one we have lostl And how sod to have to let these memories fade and back into the past as will blossoms fade and pass away, ing shed their fragrance upon er, we trust, than desert air! We thank you, young for your beautiful flowers and lesson they bring, and trust the gladness of your smile the cheerfulness of your tion may ever carry with the same blessings as does beautiful, blushing rose. New Georgia Industries. The following new for the state were reported the Tradesman for last Eastman—Cotton gin. Senoia—Oil mill. Atlanta—$50,000 company manufacture railway rail Carrol ton—Shirt and factory. Dawson—$30,000 oil mill. Lawrenceville—Lath Abbeviile—$10,000 mill. Other towns and cities are ting bonds and making imprevements, but Tifton is bling along with an ark for school building that would be fit companion for Atlanta’s senger depot. Probably people will wake up and what they are loosing some but the chances are good will wait until our has passed.—Tifton Gazette. Cairo also is drifting in channel. No town has need of a new sdhool than Cairo, and yet, no effort being made <:o better The people here who have dren to educate should themselves and work for a issue to erect a new and sc h°°t building, The editor would thank son-of-a-gun, who eloped his little meerschaum pipe off his desk, to return the Scripture says there is hope the vilest sinner, but a man would steal from a country tor, can hardly hope for Annoucenments. Thomas County. FuR REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate the for representative subject to the action of pledge Democratic primary. If re-elected I myself to a faithful performance of all the of duties of the office. My past record in the fice is open to inspection and relying upon this I submit my claims to the "oters of the county and solicit their support. John R. Singletary. = FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheiff of Thomas county, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, and solicit the sup [ port of the voters of the county. If elected i will give my personal and undivided attention 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 tne office of sheriff of Thom as county, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary, if re-elected I will continue to give the office my personal attention and will discharge its duties to the best of my ability. T. J. HIGHT FOR ORDINARY. Sesiring to thank my old comrades and ,'friends generally for their four-years gift of j t i ie office of ordinary, I hereby announce my self a candidate for re-election, subject to the Democratic primary, promising if elected to do j my utmost to perform all the duties of the of- i fice faithfully in the future as I have tried to 1 do in tne past. Wm. M. Jones. j hereby FOR THE LEGISLATURE. myself candidate for I announce a re j election to the Legislature served subject to people the Dem- I j ocratic primary. Having the to | the very best of my ability in the last legisla- I I i ture. I feel that I can confidentially and con- ! : scientiously solicit their support in the ap- ! preaching primary. J. B. ROUNTREE. FOR TAX RECEIVER. I hereby announce myself . as candidate , for a re-election to the office of Tax Receiver ! Thomas county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If re-elected 1 will give i the office the same careful attention as in the past. I solicit the support of the voters of the county. JOHN F. HOWARD. j FOR COUNTV TREASHR E R. I respectfully announce that I am a eandi date for re-election as Treasurer of Thomas county, subject the action of the Democratic primary. thankful the people for the fa- 1 am very to vors and confidence shown me in the past, and pledge, if efforts elected, my very best and inosi ef conscientious to give them faithful, ficient. earnestly and satisfactory solicit service. d^riendly I your support an co-operation. Gratefully and faithfully yours, JNO. F. BARKER. 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 to the action of the Democratic primary. 1 solicit the support of me voters of the county. E. M. SMITH. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. To the people of Thomas county : Appreciating the past honors you have con firmed upon me I take tuis method of an nouncing that I am a candidate for re-election to the House discharge of Representatives of Georgia. In the of my duties in the past as your representative for I have interests to the best of my in ability worked whole your people and the again terests of the of Georgia, 1 ask your support. Democratic My candidacy is subject to the action of the primary. FONDKEN 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 perform the duties of the office in future as I have al ways tried to do in the past. J. W. GROOVER. FOR TAX COLLECTED. I most respectfully re-election announce mvself as Tax a candidate for to the office of Collector subject to the making action of the Dem ocratic primary, in this announce ment I beg to extend my thanks to the voters of Thomas county for their kindness to me during the past and to solicit a continuance of their support. P. S. HEETH. tion. Again, friend, or fien d let us beseech of you to return that pipe.—Cairo Messenger. We sympathize with our bi oth er, for he who steals a country editor’s purse, steals trash, but he who steals his sure-enough Meerschaum pipe deserves the extent of the law. But, by the way, how came a poor editor with a real meerschaum pipe? The usual pipes used by the guild are mere shams!—Bain bridge Argus. The pipe was the genuine article alright enough, but sakes alive! man, don’t ask such << pinted” ques tions as to where we gpt i t. Any j way she seems to have gone glimmering; we havent heard of it yet. The action of the New convention was no doubt a rap to the Hearst boosters. Magnolias are beginning bloom and their fragrance soon permeate the on the creeks and branches. Attention 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., Thomasville, Ga. A. L. SMITH, Supt., P. 0. Box 273. u Planting Time is drawing near and it is time that you were looking to your plow gear, harness, etc. And lest you forget let us remind you that we carry a full line of MB n Harness, Leather Goods, gg Plow and Wagon Gear. We manufacture our own Harness and we know what AS* they We supply with either full are. can you a set or H| IB any part of a set down to a mere hame string. M H MS |^| We make and handie Buggy Bridles, Bits, Saddles, Saddle Stirrups, Storm 8 Aprons, Buggy Curtains, Buggy Cushions, 1 1 Whips, Curry Combs, Riveters, Tubular | IHB Rivets, Hame Tug Buckles, Saddle Pads j and Collar Pads. I m l ] : i m It want your Shoes repaired ours is the place to ! , you 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, JfCudson dc Sraves. b< 'S : .A ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼ TTT'rTTTT»TffTTVTTTT?TTTTt ▼▼▼ ▼▼ Lest Vou Porget i < 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 lAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA A A AAA A A AA A AAAA AA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJAAAAAA, i-AAAAAAAA AAA A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. AAAAAAA AA*** - AT THE Red Front Store. W. F. Schrafft & J on’s Chocolates and Bon Bons in halves and one pound boxes. Also Peach Nectar and “Rock'Hill” Ginger Ale for your Picnic Trips. Call and see them and get our prices. Qeo. W. Hurst, Manager PHONE 1H Read The Messenger.