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NCCISTKNiO.
T HIS is a quality that
speaks for itself. We are
selling more of the fa
mous
optlnuis and Royally
Shoes,
than any special shoe that
we have ever yet put before the
people. We are selling them all
over the country, The style is
beautiful; the shape is most com
fortable; the wearing qualities are
unexcelled. You will do well to
come in and inspect these two
special lines. You will be sur
prised to se what a beautiful shoe,
in both
Style and Quality
you can buy from us for the known
price of
$5 and $3.50
These we intend so make a spe
cial appeal to the young men that
appreciate style and quality at a
cheap price. Every pair sold un
der the manufacturers guarantee.
We have them in Velour Calls,
Colts, Vici Kids, half Patents, all
Patents and so on.
Shoes And besides ■Shoes,
we have many, many different
kinds of shoes, at many different
prices. We can most surely fit
your wants in any thing for the
foot gear.
Babies Shoes from 25 cents up.
Childrens Shoes from 25 cents up.
Ladies and Men Shoes at from
—anv price up. See us for shoes
we will save you money.
S HOES HOES HOES HOES we we we we have. have will must sell too sell. many. YOU.
if YOU will only give us a look for
Quality,
Style
and
Price,
ours are ahead.
REMEMBER.
XVhat we say we do, we do do.
Yours for close priceb,
Cairo, Georgia.
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See the Vinol ad of Wight &
Browne in today’s Messenger.
Read the jewel stove adver
tisement of the Cairo Furniture
Co. in this issue.
Mr. B. A. Alderman of Pine
Park was selling cotton here
Wednesday.
Miss Rena Bouchelle of Thom
asville spent part of the week
with Mrs. Henrv Wight.
Mr. Crawford Poulk returned
home Tuesday night after spend
some time at Preston, Ga.
Misses Hattie Mauldin and
Mamie Sapp attended
at Long Branch Thursday. J
Miss Alma Killiugswofth wh o
has been spending some time
with relatives here returned to
her home at Blufton Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs J. W. Southall
returned Monday afternoon from
a visit to relatives at Madison,
Fla. /
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cliett of
near Pelham were shopping in
the city Wednesday, While
here Mr. Cliett sold some of the
fleecy staple.
Just keep it in your mind
that Cairo needs a system of
water works and electric lights,
and she is going to have them
if she has to vote bonds—which
she will do in the near future
as efforts are now being made
in that direction.
A Wonderful Saving.
The largest Methodist Church
in Georgia, calculated to use over
one hundred gallons of the usual
kind of mixed paint in painting
their church.
They used only 82 gallons of the
Longman & Martinez paint mixed
with 24 gallons of linseed oil.
Actual cost of paint made was less
than $1.20 per gallon.
Saved over $80.00 in paint, and/
got a big donation besides. j
EVERY CHURCH will be giv
en a liberal quantity whenever
they paint. paililted j
M any houses are well
with four gallons of L. & M. and
three gallons of linseed oil mixed
therewith. \
Wears and covers like gold. \
These Celebrated Paints afe
sold by Wight & Browne. \
Calvary Items.
Miss Lena Belcher from near
Whigham was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. J. M. Maxwell Sat
urday and Sunday.
Miss Laura Strickland was
the guest of Miss Clara Vickers
Sunday.
Mr. Mayron Sanders and wife
of near Sofkee were the guests
of their daughter, Mrs, Homer
Butler Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. John Finney of Whig
ham was a visitor to Calvary
Sunday.
Quite a number of young peo
ple attended the singing given
by Misses Mary and Claudia
Braddy.
Mr. Lewis Butler attended the
meeting at Poplar Spring Satur
day and Sunday.
Mrs. W. E Sanders of Cairo
was the guest of homefolks last
week.
Mr. Arthur Butler and sister,
Miss Lillie were visitors to Mid
way Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Gandy Poppell and wife
of. Concord w^re visitors to Mr.
Vickers and family Sunday.
The many friends of Miss
Daisy Maxwell and little broth
er regret to hear of their illness
with typhoid fever.
Miss Mary Maxwell and little
Henry Yawn were visitors to
Climax Saturday and Sunday.
Messrs. Bill Scott and Bryant
were visitors to the river Tues
day.
Mr. Oscar Merritt was
guest of his mother Sunday.
White Rose.
Woodland Items*
BY UNCLE JAK*\
There was a good many from
this community went to Thom
asville Friday, and had the
pleasure at least of seeing our
representatives, if they could
not get near enough to hear
what they said.
Mr. A. J. Hickey of Meigs was
visiting relatives in our commu
nity Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. I. D. Singletary and fam
ily went up to Mr. Rufus Ful
ford’a Saturday returning Sun
day morning,
The people of the settlement
scattered about Sunday, some
to Pleasant Grove, some
to Bold Spring and others to
Long Branch to preaching.
Of course Mr. Bartley Mathis
had to entertain that young man
who had come to spend some
with him.
) Mr. Martin Baggett’s gin is
again and I have not
learned whether they will re
pair and gin any more this sea
son or not.
Quite a number has gone to
Cairo from here this week, some
to trade while others carried cot
ton to sell.
Rev. Stubbs is protracting
his meeting at Bold Spring, and
Rev. Taylor Yit Long Branch
this week.
Better Than a Plaster.
A piece of flannel dampened
with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
and bound on the effected parts,
is better than a plaster for a lame
back and for pains in the side or
cRest. Pain Balm has no superi
or as a liniment for the relief of
deep seated, muscular and rheu
matic pains, For sale by Wight
& Browne. . '
4,014
Bales of cotton marketed here
up to 12:15 o’clock Thursday
with prices ranging from
10 to 11c. /
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Graud and Petit Jurors.
The following juries were drawn for
the Superior Court which convenes on
the 17th day of October, 1904:
GRAND JURY.
G E Stephens, J C Adams,
B A Alderman. G W Ferrill,
E A Carlton, Jas McKinnon,
T G Hollowdy, Jno C Courtney,
Henry Wight, C Walker,
A B Cone, W W Dekle,
R J Miller, Robt Dekle,
R Thomas, Jr, LHJerger,
S W Baker, Thos Wight,
A W Ivey, J W Hall,
A M Watson, J W Carroll,
X F Lamb, L B Powell,
C P McRae, M L Cook,
J F Forester, W M Brooks
W H Bibb, Sr, J F Pittman.
PETIT JURY, 1ST WEEK.
E LVanlandingham.B N Surles,
J P Faulkner, T I Leak,
W H Parker, B F Fulford,
D S Dixon, H McManeus,
J W Franklin, R L Merritt,
T N Reddick, J R Evans,
M J Simmons, R R Rehberg,
W D Hargrave, J A Rogers,
A B Connell, C H Benton,
W E Chastain, T W Carter,
D C Blanton, T P Walton,
W W Linton. L A Barrow,
Jas M Mize, J W Wilson,
WG Crawford, A A Miller,
O H Banks, Sebastain Dekle,
C C Miller, R C Cooper,
J W Sanders, G C Hughes,
M C Sheffield.
ii'-: PETIT JURY 2ND WEEK.
J K P Martin, W C Matthews,
W B Cochran, H D Phillips,
C H Rice, J D Pittman,
G W Howard, W W Benton,
W F Cox. H H Singletary,
J M Poulk, W H Poulk,
J L Bal.ly, T C Duren,
J C Prosser, J A Mitchell,
T S Barrow, J A Odum,
W B. Singletary, B McDonald,
G W Barrow, Dan Willis,
W H Boswell, W A Sarett,
W M Sauders, L J Collins,
R W Pearce, G A Redfearn,
J W Reid, W C Lewis,
L B Singletary, N Scroggins,
T A Norris, H C Meyers,
P' J Joiner, J G Taylor.
Want the Messenger? Then
bring us along most any kind
country produce and pay
subscription with it.
If "a woman can’t find an ex
cuse she makes one.
hi A broker is a man who helps
s customers to go broke.
The piano practice of a girl
is music to her mother only.
Discard truth and bait your
hook with flattery when you fish
for suckers.
A married woman wants pro
tection at home and free trade
at the dry goods stores.
It is sometimes safer to throw
kisses at a girl than it is to hand
them to her.
Many a man’s reputation for
wisdom is due to the fact that
he leaves most of his remarks
unsaid.
The man who writes a love
letter doesn't necessarily make
a fool of himself. He may neg
lect to forward it.
If, as the newspaper would
have us believe, all birds are
beautiful, where do all the
homely ladies come from.—
Chicago News.
Has 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. I 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.
Remember that our job de
partment is complete in every
particular. Favor us with your
orders. We guarantee satisfac
tion.
A London physician is re
sponsible for the statement -that
.» criminals are nearly always
recruited from the early rising
class. * * We have often noticed
ourselves, that being around too
/eel early in the mornings made us
like committing a crime.
County Directory.
SUPERIOR COURT OFFICERS.
Robert G. Mitchell. Judge.
W. E. Thomas, Solicitor General.
E. M. Davis, Stenographer.
J. W. Groover, Clerk.
T. J. Hight. Sheriff.
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COUNTY COURT.
Charles P. Hansell, Judge.
Roscoe Luke, Solicitor.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
E. M. Smith, Chairman; J. S. Montgomery.
Secretary; H. C. Copeland, J. Q. Bryan, J. D
Barrow ann W. A. Pringle.
Sessions—2nd Monday Civil Docket. 2nd
Wednesday Criminal Docke4.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
P. S. Heeth. Tax Collector.
John F. Howard. Tax Receiver.
John F. Parker. Treasurer.
A. J. Stanaland. Surveyor.
Charles Gandy. Coroner
City ©irectorv.
Mayor—R. L. Van Landinghain,
Mayor Pro-tem—K. Powell.
Councilmen—W. A. Walker, K. P. Wight, K.
Powell, C. E. Maulden and John L. Poulk.
Clerk and Treasurer—Jonn L. Poulk.
Marshal—R.L. Nicholson.
Night Policemen—D. A. Brinson,
HIGH SCHOOL.
Board of Trustees—J. B. Wight.Chairman;
W.B Roddenbery, Secretary ; K. Powell, Treas
urer; W. S. Wight, L. F. Powell, L B. Powell
Dr. W. A. Walker, W. G. Baggett, J. L. Poulk.
(Sburcb SUrectorv.
Methodist Church—R ev. G. P. Reviere.
pastor. Services at 11a. m. and 7: :80 p. m.
Sabbath school at 3:80.
You are cordially invited to attend.
Epworth League every Tuesday evening at
7:80.
Baptist Church—R ev. T. A. White, pastor
Services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sabbath
school at 3:30.
The publieare cordially invited to attend.
B. Y.P.U. every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Chucrh—R ev.W.D.Stimpson,
pastor. Services every ith Sunday.
Secret Societies.
Masons—M 4tet every 2nd Friday night over
Cairo Banking Co., Broad St.
Knights ok Pythias— L. B. Powell. C. C., T
A. Powell, K. of R. and S. Meeting every 1st
and 3rd Monday night.
$ 1 THE WOMAN'S
CANDIDATE
iS3j this year, as it has been
for more than 40 years.
Is the
FUEL SAVING—WORK SAVING
OLD RELIABLE
JEWEL
COOK STOVE
which is used fn
one out homes of every in a i
seven
the U. S. Is yours IM
a JEWEL? If not,
why not?
9£
Sold and If
Recommended by
Cairo Furniture Co.
carter & Borough,
Valdosta, Georgia,
Lcpgesf ergan Dealers in me l.s
srell the reliable ESTEY, CROWN, and Ludden and Bates* Organs at lower
prices than the same grade of Organs can be sold elsewhere. Every one
of them fully guaranteed by us, and our guarantee is made good in- your
home without expense to the purchaser.
We are also State Agents for the LESTER,MATGU8HEK.1VERS & PONI),
LUDDEN & BATES, CROWN, CHICKER1NG, and McPHAIL Pianos.
Catalogues and prices furnished on your inquiry.
Represented in Southwest Georgia by Mr. W. F. Lee of Cairo, Ga. and
others.
Carter & Dorough,
Valdosta and Tifton, Ga.
Yinbl As delicious Fresh Body Orange The Builder New
as a
Supersedes old-fashioned Cod Liver Oil and Emulsions
Guaranteed to contain all the medicinal elements, actually taken
from genuine fresh cods’ livers, with organic iron and other
body-lmilding ingredients, but no oil or grease, making tha
greatest strength and flesh creator known to medicine. For
old people, puny children, weak, pale women, nursing
mothers, chronic cold, hacking coughs, throat and lung
troubles, incipient consumption—nothing equals Vinol.
Try it—if you don’t like it we will return money.
WIGHT. & BROWNE, Cairo, Ga.
The Value of Reputation
Is the Old Reliable
sewing
Machine
with all of its
Latest Improvements
If you need a Machine don’t fail
to see V. R. Davis, Agent for the
Singer Manufacturing Co., T.hom
asville, Ga.
Office: 117 South Broad St.
P. O. Box: 252.
am in Cairo, Ga., every
month about the 20th.
We sell on three plans: Install
ment, Note and Cash.
Old Machines taken in ex
change.
See me before ,vou buy and I
will sell.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Yours for business,
V. R. DAVIS.
Notice
First cuts of steak, 10c lb.
Second cuts of steak, 8 l-3c lb.
First cut loin roast, 10c lb.
Second cut loin roast, 8 l=3c lb.
Brisket roast, 7c lb.
Flank stew, 6c lb.
Ribbs, 5c lb.
WE OFFER
ThisWeek,
In addition to regular stock of
Groceries,
Fruits, Vegetables, Confections,
Ice Cold Drinks Etc.
Hams,
Armour’s Gold Band,
5 3 Helmet
8 X X X
Breakfast Bacon,
Cudahy’s Rex Brand.
Butter,
Fresh Country,
3 3 Dairy,
tt Creamery.
Cheese,
Full Cream of Best Quality.
Fresh Lot of Conida’s Candies
Just Received.
Telephone Your Orders—
The Rest.
Ira L. Hurst
’Phone 31
Produce Market.
( Corrected Weekly By Wight Bros.)
Cottoii........ 1 of
Syrup (In bbls) 20C
Corn (Shelled) per bu 6oc
Corn (In ear) << “6oc
Meal u. joe
Peas.....(yellow) per bu $i-°°
Peas.... (White a a i.5°
..
Meat... (Sides) per lb IF
... Ui
Hams... tt
Lard.... it « i ic
.(Grown) 30 and 35 c
Chickens..
Chickens (Spring Fryers) 20 to
Eggs............Per doz