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VOL. I.
WERE 1 IES.
Last Friday was a lively day
for Cairo. Cotton receipts for the
day was 214 bales, amounting
to not less than $12,000, as
prices ranged from 11 to 11 1-8
up until about 10 o’clock when
the Government reported, show
ed the crop up asbeing 10
per cent better than expect
ed. At this point the market
declined about | cent, although
the bulk of cotton was in by this
time. We have been reliably
informed that there were 22
bales on this date which came
from beyond the Ochlocknee.
Cairo as a market cannot be
beaten, and we are glad to note
these instances, and will be glad
ts see these people again either
with cotton or on a pleasure
Lip.
News reached here Sunday
afternoou of an accidential
shooting at Wards school house,
about four miles from town.
Isaac R. Barwick a young man
was “’pranking with his hammer
less gun, when it fired, the bull
et taking effect in his thigh,
shattering the bone, 'and it was
feared at the time that it would
be necessary to have the limp
amputated, thoughwe are glad to
say that up to this date such has
not been the case, and the pa
tient is doing nicely under the
treatment of Dr. Glower.
Dr. Robinson of lamonia, Fla.,
was among the number of cot
ton sellers from a distance that
visited Cairo Friday. The Dr.
remarked that it was his first
trip to Cairo since 1869. but
thought he would make our
town his market etc., hereafter.
He was very much astonished
at Cairo’s growth, prosperity etc.
Well it’s remarkable, neverthe
less true.
Mas Sold a Pile of Chamberlain’s
Cough Remedy.
I have sold Chamberlain’s Cough
Remedy for more than twenty
years and it has given entire satis
faction. 1 have sold a pile of it
and can recommend it highly.—
Joseph McElhiney, Linton, Iowa.
You will find this remedy a good
friend when troubled with a cough
or cold. It always affords quick
relief and is pleasant to take.
For sale by Wight & Browne.
We are glad to note that Mrs.
M. G. Memanus who has been
quite sick for some time is very
much improved at presant. Mrs
Memanus'extends her heartfelt
hanks to her many friends for
the favors shown her during
her illness.
Be sure and read the advertisement in
today's Messengerof the Cairo Furniture
Company.
Work is being rapidly pushed
by Mr. K.P. Wight on the erec
tion of his wnter tank, the frame
for same is about finished and
all will soon be completed. The
capacity of the tank is to be
20,000 gallons.
Mauldin Bros., are agents for
one of the best laundrys in the
south, give them your laundry,
they guarantee satisfaction.
Mi. Perry Baggett is now Co.,
with W. H. Robinson &
and will be glad have his friends
come to see him.
’ Mr. Ira L. Hurst has a neat
advertisement in today s paper.
Read it.
To My Patrons and Friends:
Owing to sickness of my family I have
this r'£y sold out my restaurant to Mr, A.
M. Perkins, who will continue the busi
ness at the same stand. Thanking the
people foi their patronage, I am
Yours truly,
M. G. McManus.
Sept. 6th, 1904. 1
Cairo, Thomas County, Georgia, September 1904.
The Cairo High School opened
Monday morning promptly at 8
with Prof. Keliam as prin
cipal, Miss Clark, 1 st assistant
and MissZantas 2 nd The enroll
ment for the first day was even
hundred, which is the best
& i pay term” the school has ever
known. The children all seem to
be well pleased with their new
teachers, and we predict this will
be one of the most successful years
the school has ever known. It is
expected that more pupils will
come in within the next two weeks,
and it would not surprise us to
know that the number has reach
ed 125 .
Patrons who intend sending this
term, will do well to let the chil
dren begin at once, for usually
in coming in late they have to un
dergo some disadvantage, as the
early beginers have the advantage
of them.
We are requested to announce
that Rev. W. A. Huckabee will
preach at the Methodist church
on next Sunday morning, A 1
are all cordially invited to at
tend.
Our clever and hustling tax
receiver, John F. Howard, paic
us the second visit for the week
Friday last. Strikes us that he
makes lots of cotton, as well
making the county., and state
money.
The lecture of Mr. Earl Ward Pearce
made mention of in last week’s paper,had
to be postponed on account of rain. It is
very probable that he will make his ap
pearance here one evening next week,
though we are unable to name the date.
The season tickets that have been sold
by the local management of course hold
good for five lectures, this does not effect
the value of them. This is for the bene
fit of those who do not understand this
feature.
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The above named firm have
a change of advertisement in
today’s Messenger to which we
call the attention of our many
readers. You will find some
rare bargains which they are
offeing the citizens of Thomas
County in fact by trading with
these people you not only get
real bargains but you receive
the best of treatment by them
selves and a competent line of
salesmen, These people are
great belevers in letting their
customers know that they not
only sell;, goods at a small profit
Out they always sell at a live
and let live price. When you
go to Thomasville call on A. F.
Church well & Co., do your tra
ding with them and take a
chance at that $500 to be given
away.
The Cairo Furniture Co., have the lar*
gest, prettiest and cheapest line of House
Furnishings ever shown in Cairo.
If
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Uncle Sam’s letters, papers and parcels
will be handled thus between Albany and
Newton, a distance of 22 miles, this is the
first thing of the kind this country has
ever known, The service will go into ef
fects on the 1st of Oct. This mail has
been formerly hanlded by Carrier, and
the mornings mail reached them in the
afternoon about 2 p. m., whereby the
neW mode will give it to them at 9.30 a.m.,
a saving of about 5 hours in time, which
will be of great benefit to those getting
the mornings papers etc.
Mr. Audry Powell left Tuesday
for Barresville to enter the Gor
don Institute; he is one of Cairo’s
brightest young lads and we pre
dict that he will make a record
of which we will all be proud in
this famous school. He carries
vv ith him the best wishes of a host
of friends.
Mr. E. R. Pringle spent Sun
in Thomasville.
Mr. W. E. Sanders spent’ last
week at Panacea Springs.
Dr. P.obinson of Imonia, Fla,
selling cotton here Friday
Hon. Jno. F. Ploward our effi
tax receiver, was in town
last
Mr. W. J. White returned
home Friday after several days
absence from town.
Mrs. B. H. Pope and two sons
of Abridge visited the city the
latter part of last week.
We publish in today’s issue
of the Messenger the list of the*
grand and petit jurors.
Mr. Henry Butler, a promi
nent citizen of Concord, Fla.,
paid the city a visit Friday.
With water works and elec
tric lights, Cairo would soon be
among the most prominent.
Mr. James Dekle who has been
in Bainbridge for several days
spent Sunday with homefolks.
Mr. G. W. Chestnut was hus
tling for the Times-Enterprise
here last Friday and Saturday.
Misses Butler of Whigham
were the attractive guests of
Mis. K. P. Wight on Wednes
day.
Mrs. J. E. Poulk left Tues
day for Atlanta where she will
spend some time in the millin
ery business.
Miss Alma Killingsworth and
little Alma Hurst paid friends
at Thomasville a visit the later
part of last week
Hon. Jno. F. Howard, and
daughter Miss Mamie were the
guest of relatives here on Tues
day.
Mr. 0 . B. Caldwell of Kissim
mee, Fla., who is spending some
time the guest of Mr. H. J. Poulk,
Sundayed m the city.
Dr. Oochrau was mingling with
Cairo friends on Monday, he also
sold some horses and mules while
here.
Cairo’s success in receiving so
much more cotton than some
other places, is because she pays
better prices for king cotton.
Mr. Raymond Key of Branch
ville, S. C., is the guest of his
brother. He has many friends
here who always extend him a
hearty welcome.
Mrs. J. F. Stone was a visitor
in town Tuesday. She reported
that Capt. was quite unwell, hut
we trust he will so m again be his
usual jolly self.
Mr. R. L. Forester, of the firm
of Forester Bros., left Friday for
Baltimore and New York cities to
purchase a complete line of fall
and winter goods.
Miss Zant arrived Friday af
ternoon, and will make Mrs. Re
viere’s her home while here.
She has charge of the primary
.department in the Cairo High
School.
We wish to call your atten
tion to the advertisement of
Miss J. D. Brown & Co. in this
issue of the Messenger. These
ladies handle everything in the
latest styles in Milinery.
The K. of P’s. held their regu
lar semi-monthly meeting on Mon
day evening, and from all ac
counts the goat had full sway; one
for rank of esquire and one for
rank of knight.
Why can’t Cairo have a regular
dealer it horses and mules? Oth
er towns the size do, and we firm
ly believe that a good horse dealer
could do a profiiable business here
as soon as it becqme known.
Mr. A. E. Bell of Climax was
traversing the streets of Cairo
with his cotton sample Friday
for the second time this season.
We are always glad to have Mr.
Bell as his friends herearemi
merous.
As Forester Broa
merchants that uM
to less buy their to stofl|
pay you sa
fore buying your ■
goods. ■
Mr. Chas. E Gandy made a bus
trip to Bainbridge Tuesday.
Mr M. M. Poulk paid Thomas
a business visit Monday.
Phone 80 and they will send
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your laundry.
Mrs. H. L. Odom visited friends
lamonia. Fla., last week.
Marvin Harring was here,
transacting business Tuesday
Mr. H. G. Cannon is transact
ing business at Drifton, Fla., this
week.
Mr. Jesse Baldv of Cool edge
spent Sunday and part of Monday
in the city.
Messrs. J. W. Nicholson and J.
B. Crawford watched the “bobble
of their cork’’ en Tuesday.
B.F.Williams & Son sell Grain,
Hay and Feed Stuff of all kinds.
Prof. Keliam paid 'lhomasville
a business visit Saturday after
noon .
Mr. J. A. Deas was absent
from the city the latter part of
last week.
Mrs. J. W. Lilly is the guest
of her mother, Mrs. A. B. Con.
nell.
B. F. Williams & Son are now
prepared to do all kinds hauling
on short notice.
Mr. W. S. Adkinson of Pelham
was transacting business here the
latter part of last week.
Everybody knows the cause of
the smile Mr. Andrew Forester is
wearing—well it’s a girl.
Mrs. E. H. Link of Macon is
spending some time here the guest
her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Fores
ter.
“In the good old sunnier time”
carry your laundrv to Mauldins,
Miss Allie Montgomery returned
to her home at Ochlocknee last
week after spending some time
the guest, of friends.
Messrs J. E. Hall and R. G.
Lewis returned home from St Lou
is Wednesday morning. They
report quite a pleasant trip.
B. F. Williams & Son have put
on a dray line in connection with
their line of Grain, Hay and all
kinds of Feed stuff.
Clyde Maxwell who has been at
Attapulgus for some time, has ac
cepted temporary work with
Wight & Browne.
If you know of a visitor in town
or in your section, tell or write us
of it, and help us to keep up with
what is going on.
No kicks coming on the Troy
Steam Laundry’s work, Maul
din Bros., agents.
Look for change of advertise
ment of W. H. Robinson & Co.
in next week's issue. Watch
for it.
Mr. A. M. Benton, representing
the International Harvester Co.,
spent several days here this week
in the interest ot the above named
firm.
Do you need Furniture of any kind?
if so the Cairo Furditure Co., Slave it and
their prices are below competition.
Carl Dasher, the well known
salesman of C. W. Cooper & Co.
was here hustling for business
among our merchants on Tues
day.
W. P. Sparks, Thomasville,
Ga., has one 25 horse boiler for
sale. Good as new. Terms
I very reasonable. Write to him.
Remember farmers, that Cairo
merchants pay the highest mar
ket prices, and sell you goods at
cash prices. —
Mr. Mack Harrison and wife
arrived Wednesday afternoon.
They will make this their future
home.
Anything for the home. Thats what
yon can find at The Cairo Furnitrue
Co. House Furnishing is their busi
ness.
Mr. W.H. Chambers of Thom
asville, a well known knight of
the grip, was mingling with our
merchants on Monday.
Mr. W. J. Singletary of Grand
ridge, Fla., was transacting busi
ffesJte-e the the latter part of
,
returning home Sun
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satisfaction besides. We are prompted by a
Determination to Do Things Right,
and we know our way of doing business makes a
appeal to your better judgment, and makes it a
tor you to part with your hard-earned Dollars.
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OUR FALL STOC /
is beginning to arrive and in a few more days we will ha\
a “FULL HOUSE” that will be a FEAST TO TH
EYES, and the prices we make you on 0111 goods will be
great temptation for you to buy of us.
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Cotton, Hides, Wax, Tallow, ickens
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and give you goods in exchange at B*h h prices.
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Come to see us and lets get up a trade.
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