The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-25
THE NEWS AT FITzGERALD.
Work on Railroad and Telephone
systems-ImprOved Health.

Fitzgerald. Ca. June 2i--Fitzgerald is
10 have a third railroad. which viii con-
meet this city with Valdosta- Work has
already begun. and an effort was made
during the past week TO secure hands in
this city The new road will be pushed
as rapidly as possible. II has not yet been
decided at just what point it viii enter
the city.
The material for the telephones has ar
rived, and a few more days viii see a
hundred or two phones in operation. The
very latest and best improvements posi-
bic have been purchased and nothing viii
be spared to make the service perfect.
An accident occurred a the Georgia and
Alabama yards a day or two ago in which
Mr.. Fisk, who was employed on the
artestan well. lost his life. Mr.. Fisk board
ed moving flat car which had a broken
brake and was thrown from the ear on
collision with another car. The coroner s
jury returned a verdict of death caused
by carelessness of the railroad company.
Fitzgerald as city viii not accept any
invitations TO spend July 4 away from
home, but viii herself wave the banner.
and do her own celebrating. Committees
are now at work, and an effort is being
made to secure excursions, and many
inducements viii be offered 70 visitors 10
spend the day in the Magic City Of the
Pines"
Mr.. Fitzgerald will return to this city
the latter part Of the week His trip to
this city this month was delayed by the
wedding festivities Of his son, Mr.. Frank
Fitzgerald. who will be married to-day TO
Miss Helen Parry of Indianapolis.
Frequent rains and cool weather have
hau very noticeable effect upon the sick
ness IN the place. An interview with sew
sis5s Of 5evo,oI the leading phyysi--
there are now very few cases of a grave
nature, and II is also stated that the gem
eral health of the colony city is much
above the average for a new country, and
quite equal to that Of our surrounding
cites, whose citizens have been for some
time accustomed to this climate
The board of trade is doing a great deal
OF work for the good of the city. It. in
connection with the board of directors of
the colony company. has taken hold of the
matter Of sanitary improvements, and
Will use every means to keep the city
clean until such time as we can have a
city government. 1t has also decided that
graded school is a necessity which can
not wait until the city Is Incorporated,
ana Will endeavor to at once build a
school house with all equipments for 500
pupils. 1t is not expected that this will
do more than accommodate primary bu-
pills, but 1t will, at least, serve as a be-
ginning.
Fitzgerald teachers will attend the Alb
beville teachers normal which begins
June p, in body. It is expected that the
session Will be unusually instructive. and
much enthusiasm is manifested regarding
II, both at this place and al Abbeville.
Another large hotel is being built on
South Lee street
Arrangements are being made to hold a
cotton and corn carnival at this place in
August, or September at which time spec
ial inducements will be offered TO excur-
siontsts from the north to visit this col
ony. A magnificent display of grains and
vegetables will be worked up, which will
show the progress from the unbroken
soil in six months time The accomplish
mems il anff -
tinual wonder to themselves and can
scarcely be believed by strangers.