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The Cairo yOL* \ negro, by the name of Neely Jones, \vho was a passenger on the west bound train Monday afternoon had “tanked up on liquor and became very boister ous between here and Tnomas ville He refused to obey the command of the Conductor to eated and behave himself and reached for his gun. The Conductor, however succeeded in taking the pistol from him an( l when the train reached Cairo turned him over to mar dial Nicholson who locked him Sheriff Height came over Tuesday and took charge of the o-entleman and his address for awhile will be Thomasvilie, Ga., in care of the County Hotel. A concealed weapon case will be made against him and no doubt he will wind up on the gang. On July the 2nd, the children and grand-children of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Vanlandingham met in the beautiful grove near their residence for their usual annual picnic, and of course we had a good time as well as crowd. " attended this enjoy All who able affair went away believing those hospitable wives spent several hours in preparing the delicious eatables for the occa sion, while the man put forth their efforts by supplying the crowd with plenty of ice cold lemonade. Messrs. Bob Odom and Ream Strickland of Iron City who were guests ot the family, furnished quite a nice lot of fruit. Mr. and Mrs. F, M. Brannon left Monday for Indian Springs. The former lias been very un well for the past month aud has gone hoping that the trip will be of some benefit to him. His many friends here wish him the benefits desired and hope he will soon be restored to his usual health. Miss Mamie Millsapp of Moultrie returned to her home Wednesday. She has been the guest of Miss Susie Mae Clower for the past ten days, and has made many friends during her stay that regret very much to see her leave. Quite a number went from here Monday to attend the an nual picnic on Iamonia Lake. Ail we have heard express them selves report a delightful time. Mr. T. E. Thrower, a promi nent insurance man of Bain bridge, is showing the many at tractive contracts offered by the “Manhattan.” Miss Irma Powell who has been the guest of Mrs. Jones at Quitman for the pa-ff two weeks ^turned home Monday. Bee change of ad of Cairo Fur niture Co., in this week’s issue. Cairo, Thomas County, Georgia, July H, 1Q04. Quite a pleasant occasion was the reunion of the Forester Bros., at the house of J. F. For ester ten miles north of here on July 4th. There are five of the brothers and ihey had not all been to gether in a number of years. Their families and quite a num ber of friends were also present and we are told that fried chick en, watermelons and various other good things were very much in evidence, and as most of the boys are “crack" fisher men we have no doubt but that the program was interspersed with sundry “fish stories. W. H. Robinson & Co. • Read their adv in this issue They tell you of their cut prices on all spring and summer goods. It will pay you to go and in spect their line before you buy. They will save you money on this cut price sale. The attention ot the many readers of the Messenger is call ed to the announcement made in another column by the Atlan tic Coast Line of a grand sea shore excursion from Montgom ery to Jacksonville and all inter mediate points to Waycross, July 18th. Everybody is assur ed of a good tune as the excur sion will be in charge of Mr. T. J. Bottoms. Safeguard the Children. Notwithstanding all that is done by boards of health and charitably inclined persons, the death rate among small chil dren is very high during the hot summer months in large cities. There is not prob ably one case of bowel complaint in a hundred, however that could not be cured by the timely use of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Mr. Frank Riggs, of Franklinville, N. Y., in speaking of this remedy said: “I have found it expedient to have a supply of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy on hand. It has been a family safeguard and while especially Ben eficial to children, it is equally good in adult cases. I recommend it cheerfully and without reservation. ” For sale by Wight & Browne. Mr. M. D. Redfearn of Pavo, was in the citv Saturday last. Mr. Redfearn has served as road commissioner for a number of terms and now desires to be raised to higher office, that of county commissioner, He is making an active campaign of the county, and has just been interviewing the voters of this city and district. He seems to be well pleased with his chances of election in the county pri mary cn August 19th. What to do Until the Doctor Arrives. If it is a case of colic or cholera morbus give Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and*you wil! have no need of a doctor. For sale by Wight & Browne. Mr. M. D. Forester and fami ly of Chipley, Fla., are the guest of relatives here this week. Dr. W. M. Searcy went to Quitman Monday. Mr. G. W. Chesnut paid Cairo a visit Monday. Will Dekle spent ^londay af ternoon in Thomasvilie. Mr. H. M. McManeus was a visitor to Quitman Monday. Cullie McManeus paid a visit to the county-site Monday. Mr. Tim Deas was a visitor to Thomasvilie this week. Mr. T. R. McEachern spent Saturday in Thomasvilie. Mr. Mack Harrison of Whig ham was a Tuesday visitor. Mr. J. C. Clowerof Bainbridge visited hometolks Sunday. Mr. B. M. Johnson visited the county’s caoitoi last Monday. Mr. M. D. Clower was a visi tor to homefolks Sunday last. J. W. Hudson made a flying^ t"ip to Thomasvilie Monday af ternoon. Mr. E. G. Kolbie paid Camilla and homefolks a visit last Tues day a. m. Mrs. Henrv Wight visited relatives at Thomasvilie Mon day. Mr. Thomas Wight paid Thomasvilie a business visit Monday. Mr. L. M. Powell of Thomas vilie was a visitor to the city Sunday. Col. Jno. R. Singletary visit ted Thomasvilie Monday enroute to Atlanta. That was a regular “light wood knot floater” in the way of rain which visited Cairo last Saturday night. Selling out to move. See ad vertisement in this paper. G. L. Duren. Mr. Jno. B. Crawford was numbered among the “pear ship pers” at Whigham this week. The K. of P’s held their regu lar semi-monthly meeting Mon day night. Messrs. Baggett & Lewis’ ad dition to their warehouse is rap idly nearing completion. Mr. T. E. Mauldin of Atlanta has returned to his home after spending several very pleasant davs with relatives in this city. The Red Front Grocery has a change of ad in this issue of the Messenger—Be sure and see if the articles contained in the ad vertisement are not axactly what you are looking for. Mr. T. J. Hight, our clever and efficient sheriff, came over Tuesday and while in the citv paid the Messenger a pop call. He carried back with him a i i coon, one Neely Jones, who will stop for awhile at the hotel de Singletary. Mr. W. H. Clifford, who has been visiting his brother, J. W. Clifford of this city, left for his home at Lakeland, Fla., on the 2:29 train last Tuesday morning. He expressed himself as being highly pleased with his visit to our beautiful little city. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy is certain to be needed in almost every home before the summer is over. It can always be depended upon even in the most severe cases. It is es pecially valuable for summer disorders in children. It is pleasant to take and never fails to give prompt relief. W T hy not buy it now? It may save life. For sale by Wight & Browne. 44 A Hint to the Wise Is sufficient” but a where ignorance is bliss ’tis folly to be wise. We know that you can take a “hint” and we wish to hint to you that cotton is already declining as is also the price on some cotton goods. With the prospect for a big crop of cotton this year the price of cotton will gc still lower, notwithstanding the opinion of some others to the contrarv. We have contracted for a few of our cotton goods at last years prices, and we stand a good chance to buy every piece of our FALL AND WINTER GOODS at virtually the old price, and in the event w r e do, we propose to give our customers the benefit of our lucky purchases. In the meantime we are cutting down our SPRING STOCK OF DRY GOODS and we will give yon some Surprisingly Low Figures on our entire line of Stylish Summer Fabrics and Trimmings, We have a nice line of Stylish Summer Shoes to Fit the Foot and Fancy of the Fastidious Feminine. Our prices appeal to your better judgment, and will cause your purse-strings to come untied. Yours for business, yifciuldin t/Sros., ftlp-to-^Date 97/erchants. On the Corn it 9/ext to Citizens 5ftan k. LOW PRICES OIN Low Cut Shoes, Slippers and Sandals. One lot Ladies’ Slip- 50c. One lot Ladies’ Slippers $1. and Sandals, these are pers worth 75c, at cheap at $1.25, at One lot Ladies’ Slippers and One Men’s Oxfords in cad Sandals, worth fuljy $2 to $2.50, toes, old man’s wibe tee, sold these are the latest makes and at $1.75, we reduce the price jo kind, at $ 1 . 75 . $ 1 . 50 . We handle only the well known five star Shoes and Slippers and we can safely say there is none better at the price. We have pure stock Sandals and Slippers for children in all sizes, as well as com plete line Shoes of most any shape, and we stand behind every pairs giving perfect satisfaction. We invite your inspection of our Shoe stock. J. L. OLIVER. Grand Sea Shore Excursion To Jacksonville, Fla., from Montgomery and all interme diate points to Waycross, via Atlantic Coast Line, Monday, July 18th. Further particulars later. T. J. Bottoms, T. P. A., Thomasvilie, Ga. Want the Messenger? Then bring us along most any kind of country produce and pay your subscription with it. INO. 2C> Until further notice I will do dental work at the following prices to-wit: Upper Set of Teeth....................... $ 8.00 Upper and Lower Sets................... I5.oe Gold Crowns................................... S.oo All Small Cold Fillings................. Loo All Small Cement and Amalgam .5o This material is of best grade. All work guaranteed. A. B; Cooke, Powell Building, Cairo, Ga.