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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. ———» —--—■— - 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.