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mm M : . VOt VIII-NO. 43 MADISON, FLA.. THURSDAY, J.UJNE 24, 1909. SI A ffc:A.R . Death of Mrs Theolore Randell. j Shortly after i-i'o o'clock last j Wednesday evening, 10th inst., the i (S( news reached town of the death of Mf9, MseleV Parramore Randell thrrbome, Sampala, nine miles ; South of 'own. She had been ill i two months, or longer, and bor I y3Ui was not entirely unexpected tuougli none the less sad because of i ibe fact. II jits. Randell was native of Mulison, being a daughter of tlie ; iate Captain and MiS. Smith Parra. more, and nearly her entire life had teen spent In this county. She was i noble type of womanhood, cheer, fa!, kind, unostentatious and Lome loving. She sympathized with those iD distress and gave aid whererer iid was needed. In her young wo msnbood she united with the Baptist liurch in this city andhcr life ha 'leeo one of beautiful, christian ,barctcr. . I Besides a devoted husband the leaves to mourn her death her Hons tnd daughters, Messrs. Vans, Red. den nd Burr and Mesdames T. 0, With of this city and Sydney Hindy 'tod Cary Hardee of Live Oak, Mis. ViS. A. and "Tote" of this city. J T,lie funeral services were conduct s' at be family home at Sara phi a Thursday afternoon by Pastor Ivey If the Baptist church after which the jodywas brought to Oak Ridge cemetery and tenderly consigned to i:s last resting place among tboce of er loved ones who have gone lie. ir. The pall bearerg were -Messrs. t. J. Beg9, C. B. Ashley, L. A. Fraleigh, B. 15. MeCall, W. 1J. Davis. W. P. Knight. !S. A. Smith and E. C. Ilasstll. To the stricken husband, sons and daughter we offer our sincere syru pultiy in their hour of bereavement. Valuable Books to tie Given Away. Congressman Dannitte IJ. Mays has sent the editor of this paper a large number of copies of a valuable book treating of the Diseases of Cat. tie, issued by the Agricultural De partment ot the Federal govern, ment. From a casual examination of the book we are convinced that it should be of value tu raisers and owners of cattle, treating as it does of the various diseases to which cat tie flesh is heir, consequently we will be pleased to distribute the books among those of our people who de sire them. Call at this oltlce and secure a copy. ,Tbey will be given away free of cost as long as they last, first come, first served. Unveillnsr Monument At the time of putting this insue to press the handsome Confederate monument is being unveiled with appropriate ceremony. Elizabeth Harris Chapter, U. IJ. C, is in charge of the exercises and a large numder of Confederate Veterans and citizens are participating in the exer cises. The program includes band music, a presentation address by one of the ladies of the l D. C, acceptance by a veteran on behalf of Colquitt Camp U. C. V , acceptance by Mayor Rowe on behalf of the Town, and a patriotic address by Hon. Knox Liv ingston of Bennettoville, S. C. The monument was furnished by The McNeel Marble Co., of Marietta Ga., upon the order of Elizabeth Harris CLapter, U. D. C. It cost $1250. It stands twenty-three feet in height and occupies the center of the city park. We shall have more to say next week concerning the exeicises. If Yon are Worth 150 000 Don't Read This. ! This will not interet you if you are worth fifty thousand dollars, but if you are a man of moderate means and can not afford to employ a physician when you have an attack of diarrhea, you will be pleased to know Hist one or two dotes of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will cure it. This remedv has beerj in use ior many years and is thorouKhly reliable. Prict 23 cents. For sale by B. F. Moeeley W. B. Davis. Picnic at Ellaville. Mr. Editor: Please announce that there will be a picnic here (Ellaville) on Friday, July 2nd. Everybody is iuvited to come and bring something good to eat. That will be the day to meet your friends and loved ones from three counties Madison, Hamilton and Suwannee. Be sure to meet them. Ellavili.e Citizens. About the Proposed Domitory To the Citizens of Madison: Under a recent understanding be tween the Town Council and the County School Board it is proposed to turn over the manngemcn' of the school and the dormitory should one be built to three Trustees, one to be appointed by Council, 0'ie to be appointed by School Board nnd the third to be selected by these t0. Professor W. B. Cate agrees to sign the following contract, or one of like provisions: "This contract made this day of , 1909, between Trus tees, as parlies of the first part and W. B. Cate of Madison, Florida, as party of the second part, IV itnesseth: "That the said parties of the first part hereby agree to turn over to the said party of the second part the dormitory to be constructed by the Town of Madison, Fla., which dormi tory said party of the second part shall run a a boarding bouse for students and teachers or shall have run under his direction under the following conditions: "First: The rates of board shall oe HO for a month of four weeks .for pup.Is and $12.50 for teachers, provided that any pupil or teacher rooming alone shall pay 12.50 extra per month. These rates shall not be changed except by the consent of the parlies of the first part. "Second: The said W. B. Cate shall keep the building and furniture in repair, making due allowance for wear and tear, and shall keep said building nnd furniture insured. "Third: The said W. IJ. Cute further agrees to require of the per son or persons running the dormitory that they shail not order groceries through wholcsule houses outside of Madison. "Fourth: This contract shall con tinue as Ion? as the said pnrty of the second pnit shall be in charge of the school now known as the Florida Normal Institute, and shall not be changed except by consent of both parties." Professor Cute also agrees to sign a contract to remain In Madison for a term of five or ten years if the Trustees or Council desires to make such a contract. I.. A. Fbalrk.h, President Town Council, Bankrupt Sale. Notice Is hereby given that I, as Trustee of the estate of W, S. Over street, bankrupt, will receive sealed bids for the two stocks of goods of said bankrupt in Madison, Florida, together with fixtures. Bids will bo received by me at Madison, Florida., up to noon of July 7, 1909. Bidsv may be made for both stocks or ei ther, or the fixtures, or ary two to gether. The right to reject any and all bids is leserved. The two stocks and fixtures were conservatively ap praised at $7000. Inspection of the goods is invited at any time, It. IJ.' ROWE, 2w Trustee. J3L fi iff m Walk Over Shoes Walk Over Shoes Walk Over Shoes Walk Over Shoes Walk Over Shoes Walk-Over Shoes are made in every shape, style and leather. They are not the best shoes in the United States but they are the best in Madison and a trial pair if you haven't tried them will convince you. m5 1 S3 is: Our Stock of Shoes for men, women and children is complete, every size, style and I leather, we ask you to come in and look them over, if it is style, comfort and durability I come see Taylor. Taylor's Big Stock of Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Neck wear can't be equaled in Madison. - - M. Clothing for Man or Boy. Pants for Papa and Son. See Taylor for everything to wear next door to P. O. Come in to-day. KText IDoo2? to Post OfSice. pi fit 111 its m,. 1 N