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READ THIS NOW Forida Fruit and Truck Farms Tiie stale of Florida is now spending millions of dollars upon a \ast system of canals, reclaiming and developing the Kverglades, the richest body of land in the world A claim ol 347,000 acres was settled with the state for 67,000 acres of SF.LRCT lands. This was selected immediately South of and bordering upon the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee, and is the choicest part ol the Kverglades. To the eye it is perfectly level and re sembles a Western prairie. The soil is simply decomposed vegetable mat ter, black as midnight, fifteen feet deep, free Irom sand or grit, tree or stump, and by United States chemical analysis said to be worth, for its ni trogen content alone, $9 00 a ton lor fertilizer. Absolutely below the frost line, temperature never above 05 the hottest summer day, and always a re freshing breeze. Sugar cane needs to be planted but once in eight or ten years, and produces 30 to 60 tons per acre, ycilding from 6,000 to 12,000 pounds ol sugar. Irish potatoes 200 to 400 bushels per acre and two crops a year; Garden truck, net returns $200 to $800 per acre according to the kind. Grape fruit and Alligator pear orchards five )ears old, yeild $<ioo to $1000 per acie. bananas and 1’inc apples about the same but bear earlier .—Oranges, Lemons, Limes, and guavas also veild rich returns. A town destined soon to become a small city is to be located on this land and will be on the Southern shore of Lake Okeechobee, which is about 40 to 60 miles in width and length. The Florida Kverglades Land Co., are now selling 64,240 acres ol this selected land, to white people only, cheap and on easy terms, and in tracts of to to 640 acres, there being absolutely no difference except as to size of tract and location, the smaller tracts being nearer the canals, lake and town. A uniform price cf $240, ten dollars down and ten dollars a month for 23 months buys a tract and town lot, Representing the company in this proposition I have the pleasure to oiler the people of tins county what I sincerely believe to be Ti I K < )ITOK TUNN Y OK A 1.1 FK TIMK. There is no lottery, nor fake scheme to deceive or defraud, and the company does not want and will not have one dollar of your money until arter thorough investigation you are satisfied that the picture is not over drawn, and that it is as good it not bet'er than represented—nor would I under any other conditions represent them. . MY PLAN OF SALK is to sell first, 20 contracts, depositing the first payment ot $10 each in a Milledgeville bank. Then I arm a club ntysell being one of the number. We will then select one ol our number to go as our representative, and Kntircly at The Expense of The Land Company, to Fort Myers in Southwest Florida, thence by gasoline launch up the beautiful Caloosahatchee river to the property and return. Returning il his report is unfavorable the hank here will refund to each one his ten dollars, and nobody will be the looser except myself and the land company. ■’• Manyclub representatives have been sent and all certify to the delightful climate, its healthfulness, the purity of the water and otherwise give most glowingaccounts. Below arc a lew extracts from only a few ol those reports. Hon. H. 1). Hughes, Illinois Farmers Institute, and Committeeman on Soil In vestigation and Experiments ot that state—‘‘Sugar cane, celery, cabbage, egg plant, onions, pine apple, melons, cucumbers, should grow to perfection and where, twelve mouths in the year is at the truckers disposal, 1 do not know any teason why he cannot do better there than almost anywhere in the world. The man who is willing to work can go there with safety and ex pect te get rich." Augustus Blake, 633 Corunna Ave , Owasso, Mich, (of the Owasso Club)—“I wish to say for the benefit ol those who are fortunate enough to have presented to them a privilege of buying sonic of this land, that I not only found the facts contained in this literature true, but also heard facts regarding the proposition which places it in my estimation far in advance ol any similar offer which has been made to the American people in many years. First ol all the climate is ideal, the water absolutely pure, and I have tailed to find anywhere the fact or possibility which would prevent this land from producing all and more than is claimed for it, and consequently ad vancing to a price which is beyond the possibility ot estimating. The soil itself is a marvel and would be worth buying and shipping North as a fertili zer. This is the place for a poor nun—an opportunity lies before you now and you belter grab one of these farms while you have a chance, the time will come when it will bring you a fortune.” \V. A. Wiseman, Hesmoines Iowa,—“The water of the lake is good drinking water and full ol fish. 1 believe ^that now is the time for a man to buy these lands,belore they are allotted and all the improvements completed, (meaning the c;;nals)and I further believe from information received Irom men who know what tlu-y aretalking about that this portion ol the Kverglades will be ready for occupmcy as a whole in less than twoyears For these reasons I have now purchased live ot these contra :ts and my onlv regret is that Ij cannot lake several move, as L believe they will be very high priced as soon as they ate allotted. C. 1. West, Garber Okla.— "1 found the lands all that was claimed for it the richest soil in the wot Id and fifteen to twenty leet deep, ideal climate and tree from Malaiia end Mosquitoes. Prof. Albert ). Leads. I'll. I> Stephens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, "1 lound the nature of the water and the muck lands for dozens of miles immediately around the lake is exposed to the sun and air. Malaria, Ague, Chills and lexer, etc., do not exist when such sweet waters contain ing antiseptic in the nature ot peat-extractive, and when the surrounding lands are pure vegetable mould. The conditions would attract as to a sam tarmni, visitors from elsewhere to enjoy the climate etc , of this vaSt shel tered sea lying half way between the East and West coast ot Southern Flor ida. " O. P. Sutz. Cashier First National Bank, Lenoir, N. C. “The com pany is offering a genuine, good proposition and one that in a tew years will be wotlh ten tunes what they ask lor it. 1 believe further, it will be a mat ter of a shott time only when the work will be completed (mean ing the drainage) sufficient for settlement, sav a year. A Western company has a movement on fi.ot to establish a large sugar refinery near tnis property. 1 met Mr. Goodno who lives near the property, and who set torty acres in oranges seven years ago and last spring sold the grove for $42,000 00, My own opinion is that it will soon be the garden spot of the United States, and as evidence ot my faith 1 hare purchased more ol the land since my return.' The above ate but short extracts from the glowing reports of those ofub repterentatives and many others ot a like nature and could be quoted. There is no reason why you. reader should not share in the good fortune that is now knocking a; your door and if you do not it will be your own fault and one that 1 firmly and sincerely believe you will within twenty-four Months regret. More than half of the 4860 tracts and town lots are already sold, and the balance will not be long in going. A personal letter received last week from the Governor ol Florida said the State had no more land in the diainage region tor sale or homestead, and this being the only of that land now offered for sale it appears to be the last and only chance to get it at anything in reason. Now is the appointed nine. * 1 ' Yours iruly, K. C. BULLARD, Special Agent, Florida Everglades Land Co. Business'Locals. For alll kinds of elec tric house wiring see- Homer Thompson. RENTER WANTED. Three nice rooms, desirable location on the hill, suitable for light house keeping, at once, Apply to THE NEWS OFFICE. Messrs. J. R. Stanley and W. A. Walker will have a car of the finest Kentucky mules ever brought to Mil ledgeville next week and they will sell them cheap as can be sold. They will keep them at Jim Hines’ stables and they need no recommendation to the public, for they are alright, so be sure and wait and see them before you buy. When we offer you goods at a lower price than others do, don’t think they are inferior quality. We do our own work, pay no salaries, or large adver- itsing bills and consequently can afford to sell cheaper. No charge for engrav ing. Come to see us. Grant Jewelrv Co. A large assortment of leading brands of cigars at- The City Cafe. The best stove you have ever seen for the money at W. & J. Caraker Co. Mr. W. A. Walker will leave here Saturday for Kenlucky ana Tennessee to buy mule3 for this market and will have them here next week, Wait and see them as they will be sold cheap for cash or on time. The Bottom knocked out on all kinds o: furniture at W. & J. Caraker Co. Call C. E. Greene for anything in fancy and staple groceries. We have a nice stock of gold, silver and filled goods which we offer you at very reasonable prices. No charge for engraving, Give us a trial, everything just us represented. GRANT JEWELRY Co. See us for buggy harness gpecial bargains for December, W. & J. Caraker Co. J H. Ennis has 50 tons cheap hay. Broom sedge mostly. Will sell this at 60 cts. per hundred. This is cheaper than cotton seed hulls. Corn, hay, oats, brand and all kind of stock food at- John G. Bearden’s. Everything for making cakes and Christmas things at C. E, Greene’s. A fine bt of ruga and art squares at low prices to close out by Christmas at W. & J. Caraker Co. NiceWhite peasforthe table at- John G. Bear den's. If you are in the market for hay, by the bale, Ion or car, call on J. H. Ennis. J. H. Ennis is going to sell four thou sand bales hay in tho next HO day?. Best it y, 75 c s. • ■ 1 i low qua.illy. I* does not Mattel why. ; our ,ew< !rx needs are 1 am prepared to supply them. The right goods at the right prices. Come and see. Dixon Williams, Jeweler All kind of nuts, fruits etc, at C. E. Greene’s. Hay in any quanity, for sale fiv .1. 11. Only 75 cts. per hundred in ton lots. 80 cts. inlcss quanity. Try some nice fresh goods from C. E. Greene. All kind of game obtainable at City Cafe. Try a meal there. Seeded raisins, cleaned] currants, citron, dates, cranberries etc. at C. E. Greene’s. TO TIIK TtTH.IC On and after Janua r y 1st, 1910 our ousiness will be limited to cash p'ractice. E. A. TIGNER. J. If. SHURLEY, Dentists. Bakery For Sale. Mrs. J. R. Fair having bought half interest in the J. F. Bell grocery store, offers the City Bakery for sale. This is a fine opportunity for some one to invest in a good paving business. In New business Mrs. Fair solicits the patronage of old and nexv friends, as suring all of fair treatment.! ” Come to the City Cafe for fresh can dies and fruits for Christmas. Trouble Makers Ousted. When asufiered from stomach trouble takes Dr. King’s Nexv Life Rills he’s mighty glad to see his Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly. but more-he’s tickled over his nexv, fine appetite, strong nerx’es vigor, all because stomach, liver I and kidneys noxv work right, 25c at All Druggists. 75 cents and up to make a nice switch I out of your own combings. Toupees.' wigs, whiskers, detective disguises j promptly made. Acme Hair Co., Skx-r.r.nah. Ga. ' Railway Mail Clerks Wanted The Government pavs Railway Mail Clerks $800 to $1,200, and other employees up to $2,500 annually Uncle Sam will hold spring examin ations throughout the country for Rail way Mail Clerks, Customs House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeeper, Depart mental Clerks and other Government Positions. Thousands of appointments will be made. Any man or woman over b, in City or Country can get Instruc tion and free information by writing at once to the Bureau of Instruction, 405 Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y. Mountain Ash Jellico, If you want Jellico coal see H. T. Cline. Prompt delivery. Phone 107. Don’t forget that “Merry Widow” a high grade self rising Flour and cost no more than ordinary Flour. Sold by Chandler Bro3. VEHICLES FOR SALE *'I have for sale very cheap for cash: One buggy and harness, one two seated suriy and harness, three-seated carri age, and also one mule. All must go at once, so you will get a rare bargain by seeing mu at Blood- worth and Gibson’s stables immediate ly. C. M. GIBSON, Jr. HOUSE FOR RENT. Six-rrom dwelling house, South Wayne St., for rent at once. Apply to- WAKKEN EDWARDS. For all kinds of electrichou.se wiring see Homer Thompson. Coffee, we have a nice blended Coffee at 17 l-2c. and o.tj pound for ten xv»up pers. Chandler Bros. Just Received: — Car No. 1, Heart Pine Shingles. Fowler-Flemtster Coal Co. Fresh Graham Flour and Buckwheat at Chandler Bros. Just Received: — Car No. 1, Heart Pine Shingles. Fowler-Flemistcr Coal Co. For all kinds of electric house wiring see-Homer Thompson. Gold Medal and White House Coffees the best drink for cold weather, only at Chandler Bros. Rev. Father Hamilton has been pre sented with a set of beautiful white cloth and gold embroidered vestments by a wealthy New York lady. A NEW YEAR GREETING You are entitled to our thanks for the past year s business and we give them cheerfully, wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous New ^ ear. When you want the best there is to eat, 16 ounces to the pound, highest quality and cheap est prices, you'll rind our store the place to come for Highest Class Groceries and Family SupDlies Barnes & Rionter Milledgeville, Ga. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 444444444444444 Miss Louise Wallace, of Forsythe, and Miss Margaret Blaekshear, of Dublin, will be guesU of Dr. and Mrs. Atkinson next week. | Miss Gladys Napier, of Macon, is visiting her brother, Mr. Ed. Napier at j his Black Lake farm. Dr. K. C. Burnley of Atlanta, came [down and spent the Christmas here ' with his parents. ’ ‘ | Mr. Burt Wagnon, of Atlanta is visit- I ing his mother, Mrs. L. P. Wagnon. A number of citizens of Sparta and Sandersville have joined the I’laniagen- ent Commandery Knight Templars and will receive their degrees in the next few days. Mr. James and Millard Wagnon are visiting their mother. John Wagnon, the baseball player leading all the rest the South Atlantic league in batting, is making his home here. Mr. Ed Wood, of Dublin was here Saturday an 1 Sunday. Special services were held by the Ep- worth League last Sunday. Interest ing papers were read by members and Rev. S. P. Wiggins gave a splendid lit tle talk. Services will be held next Sunday afternoon to whioh the public is invited. Mr. Coates Ryles and family mox'ed Tuesday to Meriwether where Mr. | Ryles will manage the farm of Capt. I A. C. Westbrook the coming year. f« r 1 Messrs. Miller, and Flem Nisbet, of i Macon, were in the city Xmas duy. | Mr. Thomas H. Wheat, of Hawkins- ville, the man who loaded the first amf tired the second gun on Sumter at the beginning of the civil war, fis visiting his nephew here, Mr. J. C. McAuliffe. HeJs_probab!y the best known Confed- eraate soldier living, having a wide cir cle of friends throughout the entire south. Miss Caro Lane has returned from Covington where she spent Xmas with relatives. Mr. Frank Willingham bagged a big wild goose on a hunt Wednesday after noon. 6 beautiiul patterns 9x12 ft. Smith’s Saxony Axminister Art Squares, regular values $22.50, reduced to $19.50. 3 extra fine Oriental patterns in Smith’s Superior Ax minister 9x12 ft. regular value $40 reduced to $27.50. A large assortment Brussels and Velvet Art Squares at $10 to $20 each. Large lot small rugs in all grades. A few Side Boards and Buffets left in Oak and Mahogany. You would be surprised at the 4 low prices we otter on them. The style and L-> Via rUj quality of our goods is unsurpassed. Purchase & Sale Co THE MODERN HOME OUTFITTERS. L-t. ~"T1~ lUfi' --arj-nir'.ui.ijra—