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The Newspaper.
It is impossibe to build a
town without a newspaper. In
a choice between a citizen with
a half a million of capital and
one with a small newspaper out
fit, a wise man would take the
newspaper and let the money
g°- Everybody criticises the
papers but the right way to
make the paper better is to pat
ronize it. If you have public
spirit yourself you will appreci
ate the public spirit of the news
paper. Half of the weekly’s
space is given away to foster
andencourage purely public
terprise.
An editor cannot be a selfish
man. His business brings him
always into contact with the in
terests and effections of others.
He breathes altogether in an at
mosphere of public spirit. He
had as soon hear a man talk
against his town as against his
town’s newspaper—it amounts
to the same thing. Of course
the paper makes mistakes, but
you are not appointed as a
judge. Your duty is to patron
ize the paper, not to find fault.
The best people of the town
ought to be the best friend of
the * local newspaper. They
could never succeed in any pro
gressive movement without the
publicity of the paper’s col
umns. If you want your town
to advance in morals, you must
recognize the newspaper as the
primary essential factor and give
it your practical support as well
as your praise.—Ex.
In England a crusade against
the wearing of hats is being
waged on the ground that this
custom will cause the hair to
grow and serve as an aid against
premature grayness. This phys
ical culture fad excites consid
erable derision in London cir
cles, where it seems to be look
ed upon as a direct blow aimed
at the Englishman’s dearest
privilege. From the members
of the House of Commons down’
the Britsher deems it his right
to wear his hat on every possi
ble occasion and to sleep in it
if so disposed.
The largest seeds in the world
are those of the mora tree, which
grows on the Isthmus of Pana
ma., They are six inches lono e>> -
five inches broad and four inch
es thick.
The largest lilly in the world
is found in the region of the
Himalayan mountains. It has
a stalk thirteen feet high and
eleven and half inches in cir
cumference. The flowers are
as big as goblets, white and very
beautiful.
The artest was of the impres
sionist school. He had just giv
en the last touches to a purple
and blue canvass when his wife
came into the studio, U My
dear,” said he, “this is the land
scape I wanted you to suggest
a title for. »» n Why not call it
home?” she said after a long
look. u Home? Why,'' 1 u Be
cause theres no place like it,
she replied meekly.—Ex.
The London newspaper re
porters have worried Mrs. May
brick into nervous prostration.
Maybe the lady is beginning to
have doubts of her liberty, after
all is an unmixed blessing.
THE CAIRO MESSENGER.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1904.
E. G. KOLBI E ,) Publishers.
F. J. WIND, )
Published every Friday at Cairo, Thomas
county, Georgia.
F. J. WirVD, Business Manager.
SUBSCRIPTION KATES,
ONE YEAR 11.00
SIX MONTHS...... 50c
THREE MONTHS 25
Entered as second-class matter Januuary
21st. 1004 at the post office at Cairo, Ga., under
the Act of Congress of March 3rd, 1879.
Advertising rates reasonable, and furnished
upon application.
The days are growing short
er.
Tom Watson has accepted
the nomination of the Populist
party. And that is all.
The Moultrie Observer is
whooping up more roads and
better roads—Thats right broth
er.
While the political pot is
boiling, the date for the State
Fair at Macon is rapidly ap
proaching. Don’t forget the
Fair.
Teddy has done said his lit
tle say in a very lamb-like way
and of course has accepted the
honor thrust upon him by his
party.
The battleship Tsarevitch and
Retvizan recently made a rec
ord of twenty knots an hour.
Guess the little “Brownies were
in close pursuit.
The father-in-law is certainly
not to be despised that is worth
$35,000,000. and Steve Elkins
is not to be blamed for the love
for his wife and relations.
The legislature of the State
of Georgia did a good thing
when they increased the Govern
or’s salary from $3000 to $4000.
It should have been $5000, for all
of the counties in this part of
the state show large increas in
tax returns.
The Madison Advertiser
thinks that with the blackberry
crop together with a good peach
and watermelon crops and the
promise of a good persimmon
ciop, backed up by a good pota
to crop and plenty of “possums,”
this year will be a record break
er.
A Chicago judge has declared
from the bench that a modicum
of dirt is good for a child, •< It
is healthy for children to be
dirty,” he said. Doctors mav
disagree with this opinion, but
in Chicago it may be well
enough to accept the dictum of
the court, since the children
can’t be kept clean anyway.
• • -
The Treasury Department has
decided that “while the geuera
spirit and purpose of the consti
tution is applicable” to the ca
nal strip in Panama, “that do
main is not a part of the United
States within the full meaning
of the constitution and laws of
the country.” The tariff and
shipping laws have followed the
flag into the Panama strip, but
the strip is still a thing apart
so far as bothersome constitu
tional guarantees are concerned.
Annoucenments.
Thomas County.
FuB representative.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for
subject to the action of the
primary. If re-elected I pledge
to a faithful performance of all the
of the office. My past record in the of
is open to inspection and relying of upon the
I submit my claims to the voters
and solicit their support.
John R. Singletary.
FOR SHERIFF.
I hereby announce myself as a candida l!: for
Sheiff of Thomas county, subject to the action
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
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.
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 of
fice faithfully in the future as I have tried to
do in tne past.
Wic. 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 people legisla- to
the very best of my ability in the last
ture. 1 feel that 1 can coniidentially and con
scientiously solicit their support in the ap
proaching primary.
J. B. ROUNTREE.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I hereby announce myself as a candida te for
re-election to the office of Tax Receiver of
Thomas county subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, if re-elected I will give
the office the same carelul 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. thankful to the people for the fa
I am very
vors and confidence shown me in the past,
and pledge, if elected, my very best and inosi
conscientious efforts to give them faithful, ef
ficient. and satisfactory service.
I earnestly solicit your support and friendly
co-operation. Gratefully and faithfully yours,
JNO. PARKER.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
1 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 the voters of the county.
E. M. SMITH.
* FOR REPRESENTATIVE"
To the people of Thomas eounty :
> ppreciating the past honors you have con
firmed upon me I take this method of an
nouncing that i am a candidate for re-election
in to the House of Representatives of Georgia,
the discharge of my duties in the past as
your representative I have to the best of my
ability worked for your interests and the in
terests of the whole people of Georgia. subject I again
ask your support. My candidacy is 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. and
I solicit the support of my old friends
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.
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
for election 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.
IF YOU
need anything in the line of
Fresh, Fancy or Family
Groceries,
Fresh or Dried
Fruits 1
Confections,
Ice Cold Drinks, Etc.
just bring, send or telephone
your orders to
Ira L. Hurst
and they will be filled promptly.
’Phone 31.
Agents Conida’sGandles.
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.
Double Daily Passenger Service
TO
Montgomery, Troy, Ozark, Dothan, Elba, Bainbridge, Thomasvil| e
Valdosta, Waycross, Savannah, Charleston,
Brunswick, Jacksonville,
-AND ALL
FLORIDA POINTS.
Through Pullman Cars on all Through Trains
AND TO
New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, Richmond and all points Louisvilf
over its own rails to Richmond and Norfolk to St. Louis, Cincinnati,
Chicago, Kansas City, Birmingham, Nashville, New Orleans, and all points \v«i
and Northwest.
Lv. Thomasville going east, 3:10 a. m., 6:15 a. m., 2:35 p . m.
Lv. Cairo going east===No. 32, 5:40 a. m. No. 40, 1:46,p. m. \ n
58, 2:29 p. m.
Lv. Cairo going west===No. 57, 1:39 a. m. No. 39,11:16 a. m, No.
35, 4:57 p. m.
Lv. Thomasville for Albany 9:25 a. m., 4:30 p. m.
Lv. Thomasville for Monticello 11:10 a. m., 6:30 p. m.
Connections at Savannah with Ocean Steamship Line and M. & M. T Com
pany for New York, Boston and Baltimore.
No. 32 leaves Thomasville at 6:15 a. m., daily, connects at Jesup with through
sleeper for Washington, Philadelphia, New York and the East. No. same’ 40, leavin
Thomasville at 2:35 p. m, makes connectiion at Waycross for the eastern
points. No. 57 leaviug at 1:15 a. in. carries through sleepers to St. Louis. No J
leaving at 10:50 a. m. connects at Montgomery with through sleeper for all Western
points. further information call Ticket
For on nearest Agent or address
T. J. BOTTOMS, T. P. A., J. A. TAYLOR, T. P. A„
Thomasville, Ga. Montgomery.Ala
W. H. LEAHY, D. P. A. W. J. CRAIG, G. P. A.,
Savannah, Ga. Wilmington, N.c
H. M. EMERSON, Traf. Mgr. Wilmington, N. C.
Groceries!
—Get your
Fancy and Family Groceries, I
Fine Fruits and Confectioneries
Also
Delicious and Refreshing Drink:
AT THE
F^ed Promt Sto^e.
Geo. W. Hurst, Manager!
PHONE 18
J. L,. Oliver,
Undertaker & Fnneral Directoi
keeps on hand alargeandeomple rob
line of coffins, caskets, bural
and undertakers supplies. free of
We furnish our hearse co
1 with coffins costing $15 and upwar|
Office phone - ■ - - - - j
Residence.....‘
So Vo
S/iayyettdc
Sor
3*ertilizera y jffay, Srai)
& all kind'c? 3*eed Stuff
Senercil Warehousemen
Phone 58.
New
I have just opened up a new
on Bryan street near
the right-of-way of
the R. R. in
Cairo,
I am now ready to serve
public with first-class turnouts.
Prices reasonable.
Special attention given to
mercial service.
Prompt attention to all.
W. D, BARBER,
Cairo, Ga.
DR W M. SEARCEY,
DENTIST
Office next to Wight & B r0 "|
Drug Store.
Cairo, Georgia^
W. EARLE OLIVER,
PHBSICIAN & SURGEON.
Cairo, Goorgu
Residence ’Phone No. 47.
Office "7 Phone No. 12.
JNO, R. SlNGI.ETERY. B.
SINGLETERY & ADKI* 8 ’
attorneys.
CAIRO. GEORUU'
Office over B. F. Powell’s store.
Commercial law and Collec 1 *'” 1 "