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THE CAIRO MESSENGER.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 , 1904.
E. G. KOLBIE ,} j; Publlshers.
f. j. wind,
Pnblished every Friday at Cairo, Thomas
county, Georgia.
F. .1. WIND, Business Manager.
SUBSCRIPTION HATES,
ONE YEAR n.oo
sIX MONTHS....... ,50c
THREE MONTHS' .25
Entered as second-class matter Januuary
21st, 1904 at the post office at Cairo. Ga., under
the Act of Congress of M i -• :i 3rd, 1879.
Advertising rates reasonable, and furnished
upon application.
A woman between two pro
posals never looks upon three as
a crowd.
The medicine man has gone,
and regardless of the number of
such fakers we have the “suck
ers do rise.” Heres to Whigham.
Although the mosquito is not
a member of the legislature, he
expects to introduce several bills
during the summer session.—
Ex.
Mr. Cortelyou will manage
the campaign, but president
Roosevelt will manage the man
ager—Exchange.
And thats the way Parker
will manage to ho-doo the Re
publicans on this go-round.
A Chicago professor is quoted
as saying: “The large percent
age of the men who will control
the destinies of the country in
the future will come from the
ranks of the newsboys rather
than from the boulevards.” And
there is doubtless a good deal in
the idea. Many of the success
ful men of the times began life
on the streets. Thomas A. Edi
son was a newsboy. Andrew
Carnegie was a messenger.
J. B. Mills, treasurer of Sum
mit, and a prominent citizen of
South Mississippi, committed
suicide at Jackson Miss., Sun
day last, having went to a local
hotel for the purpose, He left
notes to several persons explain
ing that he had not the courage
to commit the act at his home,
and declaring that it was done
because he was embarrassed fi
nancially. It was learned today
that his accounts as treasurer of
Summit are alright and that his
financial dificulties were person
al. He was about sixty years
of age, a Confederate veteran
and promieent in secret orders.
GIVE US THE COUNTY.
The following paragraph is
clipped from one of our ex
changes:
Small counties aie convenient,
it is true, and Georgia has a
greater number of them than
any other state of her size.
But those taxpayers who are in
favor of creating still other new
counties should not lose sight
of the fact that county govern
ments cost a pretty penny, es
pecially when they are young.
Still, if the taxpayers directly
concerned are willing to stand
the cost it seems that the rest of
the state would have small
reason to kick.
Correct, brother. Give us the
new county and the ‘pretty pen
ny’ will be forthcoming, and the
‘rest of the state’ will have no
reason to kick.
TERRELL WANTS
NEW COUNTIES.
There is good prospects for
Georgia to have some new coun
ties, and we would like to say
right here, that Cairo’s prospects
in this matter can be made
as “bright as the brightest,” as
we are centrally located be
tween two of the largest coun
ties in the state, and would like
to be numbered among the
towns that are wishing to be
come county <ites of new coun
ties. We could easily have
three good couuties by taking a
slice from ‘Decatur and Thomas,
and, too. it would be a great
convenience for the people in
this neighborhood, as this is an
other instance where the people
have to go from 15 to 25 miles
to reach the county site Let’s
every one look well into this
matter and now start and lay
the “worm rail. 99
Below we publish an article
regarding this matter which will
prove of interest and benefit:
Atlanta, Ga., June 19.—Many
Georgia towns are anxious to
have new counties established
around them, of which they may
become the county seats.
Governor Terrell will, it is
understood, deal with this sub
ject in his forthcoming message
to the general assembly, and
will recommerfd a change in the
state constitution which will
permit an increase in the pres
ent number of counties, which
is 137. The number of counties
is, at present, limited to those
now in existance. but reasons
have arisen to make the estab
lishment desirable, particularly
in the southern part of the state
where the counties are so large
that many farmers have to drive
from 20 to 30 miles, sometimes
farther, to reach the county seat.
Among the towns which are
anxious to become the county
seats of new counties are Cor
dele, Dooly county, Tifton in
Berrien county, Ashburn in
Worth county, Hazelhurst in
Appling county, Millen, which
is located in Burke, Screven and
Emanuel counties, Villa Rica
in Carroll, and Winder, which
is part in Jackson, partin Gwin
nett and part in Walton coun
tv.
In some instances, it is said,
good reason exists why new
counties should be created, and
an effort will be made to have
the legislature pass a constitu
tional amendment which will
permit of changes in this re
spect.
Another feature of the gov
ernor’s message, it is under
stood, will relate to a depart
ment of immigration. The gov
ernor belives that such a de -
partment should be established,
independent of any other state
department, With a view to
bringing to Georgia desirable
settlers, particularly of the
farming class. There are ma' y
farmers in the west whose eyes
are turned toward the south,
and it would take but little ef
fort to bring them here if the
proper information could be
laid before them. Governor
Terrell does not, of course, favor
foreign immigration, but only
the coming to Georgia of such
desirable citizens fjom o L her
sections of this country as are
here indicated.
The legislature convened last
Wednesday and the body will
have some very interesting
matters with which to deal.
These will include new general
tax and general appropriation
bills, and several measures re
lating to taxation which have
already been extensively dis
cussed.
Annoucenments.
Thomas County.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I hereby announce myself As a candidate for
representative subject to the action of the
Democratic myself primary. If re-elected I all pledge the
to a faithful performance of
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.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Sheiff of Thprnas county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary, and solicit the sup
port of the voters of the county. If elected 1
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 the office of sheriff of Thom
cratic as county, subject to re-elected the action of will the Demo
give primary. If l continue and
to the office my personal attention
will discharge its duties to the best of my
ability.
T. J. HIGHT.
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, pro .'-‘ng if elected to do
my utmost to perform all the duties of the of
fice faithfully in the future as I have tried to
do in tne past.
Wm. M. Jones.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for re
election to the Legislature subject to the Dem
ocratic primary. Having served the last people legisla- to
the very best of my ability confidentially in the and
ture. I feel that 1 can con
scientiously solicit their support in the ap
proaching primary.
J. B. ROUNTREE.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate f»r
re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of
Thomas county subject If to re-elected the action I will of the
Democratic primary. fjl give
the office the same can attention as in the
past. I solicit the support of the voters of the
county.
JOHN F. HOWARD.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
I respectfully re-election announce Treasurer that I am a Thomas candi
date for as of
county, subject the action of the Democratic
primary. I thankful the people for the fa
am very to
vors and coufidence shown me in the past,
and pledge, if elected, my very best and rnosi
conscientious efforts to give them faithful, ef
ficient, earnestly and satisfactory solicit service.
I your support and friendly
co-operation. Gratefully and faithfully
yours,
JNO . 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. I
solicit the support of the voters of the county.
E. M. SMITH.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
To the people of Thomas county:
P ppreciating the past honors you have con
firmed upon me I take this method of an
nouucing 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 for 1 have to the best the of my
worked your interests and in
terests of the whole people of Georgia, L again
ask your support. My candidacy is subject to
the action of the Democratic primary.
FONDREN MITCHELL.
FOR CLERK OF COURT.
re-election I hereby announce Clerk myself a candidate for
as of Superior cojirt of Thom
as county, subject to the Democratic primary.
I solicit the snpport 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 announce mvself as a
candidate for re-election to the office of Tax
Collector subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary. In making 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.
For County Commissioner.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
forelection to the office of Commissioner
of Roads and Revenues of Thomas county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary. I solicit the support of the vo
ters of the county.
M. D. Redfearn.
Tax Notice.
I will be in Thomasville Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday up to the
20th of June when my books will close.
Jno. F. Howard,
Tax Receiver,
DR W M. SEARCEY,
DENTIST
Office next to Wight & Browne
Drug Store.
Cairo, Georgia.
W. EARLE OLIVER,
PHBSICIAN & SURGEON.
Cairo Goorgia.
Residence ’Phone No. 47 .
Office ’Phone No. 12 .
Jno.R. Singi.etery. B. W. Adkin .
SINGLETERY & ADKINS,
ATTORNEYS.
CAIRO. GEORGIA.
Office over B. F. Powell’s store.
Commercial law and Collections.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.
Double Daily Passenger Service
TO
Troy, Ozark, Dothan, Elba, Bainbridge, Thomasville
Valdosta, Waycross, Savannah, Charleston,
Brunswick, Jacksonville,
AND ALL
FLORIDA POINTS.
Pullman Cars on all Through Trains
-AND TO
York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, Richmond and all points east
its own rails to Richmond and Norfolk to St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville
Kansas City, Birmingham, Nashville, New Orleans, and all points West
Northwest.
Thomasville going east, 3:10 a. m., 6:15 a. m., 2:35 p. m.
Cairo going east=»*No. 32, 5:40 a. m. No. 40, l:46{p. m. No.
58, 2:29 p. m.
Cairo going west=«=No. 57, 1:39 a. m. No. 39,11:16 a. m, No.
35, 4:57 p. m.
Thomasville for Albany 9:25 a. m., 4:30 p. m.
Thomasville for Monticello 11:10 a. m., 6:30 p. m.
Connections at Savannah with Ocean Steamship Line and M. & M. T. Com
for New York, Boston and Baltimore.
No. 32 leaves Thomasville at 6:15 a. m., daily, connects at Jesup with through
for Washington, Philadelphia, New York and the East. for No. 40, leaving
at 2:35 p. m, makes connectiion at Waycross the same eastern
No. 57 leaviug at 1:15 a. m. carries through sleepers to St. Louis. No. 39
at 10:50 a. m. connects at Montgomery with through sleeper for all Western
further information call Ticket Agent / address
For on nearest or
J. BOTTOMS, T. P. A., J. A. TAYLOR, T. P. A.,
Thomasville, Ga. Montgomery, Ala.
H. LEAHY, L. P. A. W. J. CRAIG, G. P. A • I
Savannah, Ga. Wilmington, N. C.
M. EMERSON, Traf. Mgr. Wilmington, N. C.
LAST CHANCE.
To
Buy Goods For Less Than Cost.
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Rather sell ’em than move ’em.
Come right away if you want bargains.
Must close out in July.
The following prices on staple and
Well Known Quality of goods are being
made at this sale and is saving many
money. Read. Read.
Read.
Lawns................*. 4 l« 2 c up Best Apple Vinegar, per gal.... 19 c
Work Shirts...... 15 c to 25 c 100 Pairs of Shoes and Slip
Embroideries....... lc to - 4 c pers, worth from 75c to
1-4 yd-wide Lace 5c
Corsets from.......... 15c up $1.50, to sell for____________ 50c
2 lbs Coperas for 5c Cups and Saucers, per set 30c
1 lb Allspice......... lOc Plates, per set..................... 2 5c
Come and get pricos on all my Dry Goods, Millinery,
Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Furniture, Hardware, Crockery ware,
Groceries, 7 0 etc.
Yours for Bargains,
G. L. DUREN, H. W. Moncrief,
Manager.
CAIRO, GEORGIA.
J. L,. Oliver,
Undertaker & Fnneral Director)
_ gt keeps on hand a large and complete robes
line of coffins, caskets, bural
and undertakers supplies.
We furnish our hearse free of cost
p with Office coffins phone costing - * $,15 and upward^.
Residence - - * 47
So 7jo
fSaggett &
fertilizers ffay 3 Srain
& all kindj feed Stuff•
Seneral Warehousemen*
Phone 58.