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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. M 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 1 U 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 . 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 - ' ■ami Marble Hon m\ Fencing, write f-c -m J in -jna«\ i!k* II imm ■ 1 : iSi Uhe * '.m mm ; Uhat 2 /our '£ } 'a, .a Double! 4 ; Duty Dollars Do a«f i j ' AT OUR PLACE OF BUSlNB V a H -’J m ■■ BECAUSE ; You get value received for every dollar you spend with us. and you get a “heaped up and running over" measure* of j 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. ■ 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. mm — J 'll WE BUY —it.--/ - „-s ' Cotton, Hides, Wax, Tallow, ickens Eggs, i and Meat Lard, and give you goods in exchange at B*h h prices. •■•fi Come to see us and lets get up a trade. it ' Yours to Live and Let Live, m 55 Vaulctin SSros I Jidverrisers of Jr iS p I On the Crratr *7}ext to Citizens m 11||