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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-10
An Indian Centenarian.

An Indian woman of the Greek
tribe, whose name is Fixico, and
who is said to be los years old, is
among the claimants for share of
the "loys" Greek fund which is
being disbursed by the government
at Okmulgee. Referring to this
woman the Kansas City Journal
says: "She is a full blood Creek,
living in the Indian town of Weo.
guigee, Creek nation, which has
bsen her home for seventy years.
She was brought to Okmulgee from
her home by distant relative. She
made the trip OF over thirty miles
on a cot, having been carried in
that manner from her town to
Spokogee in buggy and from
there in the baggage car OF a
passenger train to her destination.
She was borne into the room where
the payments are being made by
four men. who carried the cot into
the room in the presence of the
government officials. She was
properly identified, and taken back
TO her lodging, where she is being
cared for until her number is called
and she can draw her check. While
she has waited nearly every other
original claimant has died. Her
skin is as dry as parchment. 1t is
drawn over face and arms SO tightly
that it makes her look like q
skeleton. Her eyes, although sunk
en- far into the sockets, are bright.
Her mind is clear and her memory
remarkable"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-12-10
shakespeare's own Bible.

A very valuable book ia to be sold
shortly and If reports concerning it
are true, deep interst will attach to
the sale 1t is designated as "Shakes
peare's Own Bible," and ia q copy OF
the sacred book in which the great
bard wrote his own signature. Tho
London Telegraph, referring to this
book, says: "There are extant only
two or three signatures OF the bard
that are unquestionably his and to
possess the Book of Books, with his
name written by his own hand,
would be treaeure indeed. 1t is
certain that the Bible to be offered
is not that from Shakespeare learnt
his Scripture knowledge. 1t was ap-
parently printed in 1918, and bears
the imprint of the second edition of
King James Bible, our authorized
version, the first issue of which was
in 1911. In 16l1Shakespeare's drama
work was done. 1t is doubtful II any
thing proceeded from his pen after
that date except, perhaps, Henry
VIII, which is only in part his
"The Tempest" and "Cymbeline."
But apart from this oonsid eraticn.
there is now little If any doubt that
the Bible Of the poets youth and
manhood was tie Geuevan version
turned into English by the Ieformers,
first smugRled into this country in
1867, and aiterward freely and wide.
ly distributed"
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24
TRAIN CRASHES INTO TEAM

AS result of collision between train
No. "a on the Delaware railroad due al
Wilmington at 5 o'clock Saturday after.
noon and team belonging to George w.
Bush & Sons Co., two horses attached to
the wagon were instantly killed and An.
drew Gordon. colored, and his wife Jane
Gordon, of No. 926 A street, that city,
fatally injured. The latter died during
the night at the Delaware Hospital.
Both were in the wagon at the time the
train struck it and they were hurled with
great force to the railroad tracks.
The horses were dragged from Market
street crossing where the accident oc-
Cured to King street and were instantly
killed. The woman who figured in the
catastrophe was struck by the pilot OF the
engine and fatally injured about the
head. Gordon's injuries sare also con-
sidered dangerous. Both were removed
to the Delaware Hospital where the wo-
mans death occurred.
Few people witnessed the accident and
they say that at the time the ga
at Market street were up. Gord
started across the tracks and the
bore suddenly down upon them, stri
the horses first and dragging them
siderable distance. force of mep
removed the carcasses of the
from the tracks.
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24
MARSH RABBIll

A Milwaukee paper has made 81
discovery. 1t has heard rumor, Wh
credits, that people in the effete Easl
actually taken to eating rats, and
they have copied the gastronomic,
China.
That the animal in question is
muskrat seems TO be passed over al
ter OF no consequence. The wor(
is sufficient to cause the journalist
to elevate and to sniff in disgust.
visitor to New Jersey, Mary,
Delaware has held the same view
been served with "marsh rabbit
his enjoyment.
So we see that everything is in
although muskrat is no more liz
"varmant" that frequents wharyesN
storehouses than turkey is like turkey
buzzard. For long years the people along
the Delaware Bay and its tributaries have
known the value of this animal as an ele-
ment of their diet. They have had the
delicacy pretty much to themselves until
recently, but now the New Yorker or the
Philadelphia may order "marsh rabbit"
at his restaurant, and pay stiff price for
it. There are great many things that
the people of the West don't know
The Epening Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24

he was seen 70 giye the cabman song
Thing chat shone suspiciousIy like silyel
dollar
Anfka,abther curious thing happened
the i,ext day. Lewis, III q cab and aga
bnnlpned with parcels. was seen in til
same modest -treet. while OH the folio
ing day h. sidn't appear once at
s,tfice-al,.cl hadn't happened on
Christmas day Tor years, as old Mike,
janitor, could certify.
Tive months later Lewis was again a
the office and again lie called for John
This time keen observer might have
noticed that his voice was not nearly Sc
harsh az it had been. Tell Mr.. Smith, y
he said, that t must see .fflitI1. = =
In moment or two John suddenly
looked up from his seat in the corner,
where he was wont to be immersed in a
yellow backed novel more often than was
good for him: be pricked up bis ears aud
listened acutely:
. Yes q. a widow name Ks Car
rnt.lers; but it won't be that hereafter
7. 8. the dearest little girl IN the world
:. Robert, and the smartest s year-old
yuu ever saw Back iii month OF
two. =. California is not bad at this
season nice trip to The Catalina Island
/. i. pretty as picture. -. Thanks
for your congratulations, my dear Smith
l deserve them. i Christmas, the very
best day in the year! You know
those toy trains, works of genius we're
going to have one half-mile long, if I
have to pild our house two sizes lar
.Great losephatP' said John who'd
a-thougnt of that crusty! But he's q
hustler. y bet-like all US business fell
lersp'
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24
report on the
for the admission
!ahoma and Indian
bry, to The stAte of OKLA

Ply, W tne state OF Okla
| and OF Arizona and New Mexico
lf come the state of Arizona. The bill
| one originating in the house in the
ls md session of the 5sth congress, but
been amended materially by the
ate committee. The closeness of the
Vote practically makes it certain that
there will be minority report. Senator
Beveridge, chairman of the committee
having the bill in charge, will submit the
majority report. The opponents of the
pill will contest its passage on the floor
lof the senate. The statehood bill will be
the unfinished business of the senate after
vote is had on the Philippine bill.
The most important changes made in
the house bill are the insertion of clause
prohibiting traffic in liquor for a period
OF 10 years in that part of the proposed
state of Oklahoma now known as Indian
Territory, and the elimination from the
honse bill Of all provisions with reference
to suffrage except the following: "That
said state shall never enact any law re-
stricting or abridging the right OF suffrage
on account of race, color or previous con-
dition of servitude."
Among other amendments made to the
house bill are the following:
Reducing the number of delegates fromk
the territory of Oklahoma to the consti
tutional convention from go to 55, an
increasing the number from Indian Tel
ritory from so to 54; reducing the nu
Der from New Mexico from 20 to Sc,
increasing the number from Ariz
from 40 to A.
Inclusion of the university prepara
school and the colored agricultural NJ
NAL school in the educational institute
to be benefited by land reservation
Oklahoma.
Requiring that any lands sold fou(
support of the public schools in the
ofOklahoma be sold at public sale
acre tracts or less. The provision
preference to the lessee at the
sale isstricken out.
Requiring that all state ofSGdf
zona shall speak, read an
English language.
\ The provision OF the Okla
e appropriation of $500
eit of the common schs
rporated in the porto ~
Nh admits New Mexico
as state.
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24

L, identity Mrs. Carruthers was unable
to resist Lewis appeal to be allowed to
play ''uncle'' to Robert, for an hour later
Lewis was seen emerging from small
house not many miles away; he seemed
in extremely good spirits, he hadn't a
bundle left, and, most remar kable of all,
Middletown transcript., 1904-12-24

The ban bsg u
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04

Get busy at something useful,
The Benevolent Society will
hold its regular session at the
city hall Aug. 9, at 4 p. m. Ar
unusually large number of cases
makes it imperative that every
member attend.
Col. D. B. Jay and family re.
turned from Indiana yesterday
morning, via the Seaboard. They
have spent several weeks very
pleasantly in the Hoosier state,
and return very much improved
in health.
During the windstorm Sunday
evening two of the street lights
were blown down, breaking the
main wires connecting the city
with the plant. The entire town
was plunged in darkness in a
moment.
FOR SALE;-House and two
lots, lots numbers 2o and ~, sqr
6, block II. Titles perfect, tax
receipts in hand. The house
stands at corner of Sherman and
Magnolia. Price $1,000 at this
office or Mrs. C. F. Anterior,
Wheeler, Ill.
Mr.. Ralph Allen, son of W. W.
Allen, is now night operator at
the telephone exchange, and the
patrons will have reason to ap-
preciate the admirable service
which they will no doubt receive,
as Mr.+Allen is a careful student
OF electrical machinery rrand will
bring his knowledge to practical
use in the duties of his new po-
sition.
Mrs. A. H. Kim1er has return
to her Southern home after a
very pleasant visit with relatives
in Gibson, Bloomington and
Mason City, ILL.,, stopping at the
Worlds Fair on her way home.
Mrs. Kimilar says although she
enjoyed the visit very much she
is better satisfied with South
Georgia than ever before, and
was anxious to return to this
Southland, the home of her
choice.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04
K. of P. Installation.

The local Knights of Pyth-
las, Unity Lodge No. 96, will have
an especially warm time at
lodge tonight. Besides work in
the rank of knight, the install
alton of officers will be an i'm
portant feature of the occasion.
Arrangements have been made
for a supper to be served at the
hall and special efforts have been
made for a full attendance.
Visiting knights are cordially
invited.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04
A Baby Gone Home.

The baby boy of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. D. DaLee was laid to rest in
Evergreen Cemetery last We'd
nesday afternoon. The little
one was about seven months old,
and had been very delicate for
some time past, it's death on
Tuesday morning occurring from
gradual decline which medical
skill could not overcome.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04
Immigrants From Pike.

A party of farmers from Pike
county have been prospecting in
this vicinity several days. In the
party are: Messrs. WILDER Jones,
W. S. Hogle, J. R. Virden, R. L.
Schockly and A. P. Waller.
They are substantial farmers,
who have come to see what nat
ural advantages the wiregrass
offers over the red hills of middle
Georgia.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04
Announcement.
Fitzgerald, Ca, july 30. 'O4

Fitzgerald, Ca, July 80, 'O4.
Mr.. W. D. DaLee, Secretary
and Treasurer of the DaLee-
Johnson Hardware Co., having
resigned and withdrawn from
the firm on August 1st, 1904, said
Company will be known as The
Johnson Hardware Company,
and continue the same business
in the future. Thanking you for
past favors, we beg to remain,
Yours truly,
o. H. JOHNSON, Pres,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04

tue 1S1leA VI the georgia INDUS
trial Home, founded five years
ago, by Rev. w. E. Mumford.
The need is emergent. Mr..
Mumford has been incapacitated
from active work for eight weeks,
owing to most severe illness
and the directors feel impe1led to
appeal to the public.
The Georgia Industrial Home
is the development of Mr.. Mum
ford's idea for the waits of the
state whether orphans or not
should be cared for. There are
many of these children who have
parents that cast them adrift.
IOrphanages offer no open door
to them. Beginning without a
dollar, relying solely upon his
faith in the good men and women
of the land, Mr.. Mumford has
accomplished magnificent
work. He has acquired over 200
acres of good land five miles from
Macon. Upon this land he has
reared twelve houses and equip
ped them. The investment is
worth $4,000 today. The num-
Der of inmates has steadily grown
until now, as we have said, there
are $50 of them sheltered under
wondrous benifcence. Was a
more glorious work ever conceiv-
ed and carried so far toward
fruition by the sublime purpose
and indefatigable effort of single
individual? Surely it cannot be
permitted to fail now.
The children are not only
housed in comfort, fed amply
and clothed we'll, but they are
given instruction in those branch
es which shall best fit them
boys and gir1s--to go out into
the world and make their own
living. They are trained in car
pentry, blacksmithing, farming,
sewing, cooking, printing and
other things of like character.
They do most of the work neces-
sary to be done about the place.
The fame Of the Georgia In
dustrial Home band is co-exten-
sive with the state. They print
their own little paper. With
time to play, as well as to study
and work, and with the closest
attention paid to hygienic condi-
tons, they constitute a happy
group of little ones, rescued from
the misery of hopeless child
hood.
There is a variety of crops
raised on the farm, in order that
the home may be as self-sustain-
ing as possible, and sometimes
there is something to sell. There
are cattle, horses, hogs and chick
ems, but the ends do not meet as
yet.
In view of this condition, we
earnestly urge the people of
Georgia to come forward with
contributions so liberal that the
home may be put above want and
made for all time. Every county
in the state is entitled to send it's
waits to the Home and every
county should, therefore, contri-
butte to it's maintenance
Donations may be sent to
President W. E. Mumford (his
clerk will send receipt for same),
of Macon.
Praying that our appeal may
not be in vain to a generous
people, We remain,
E. J. Willingham,
P. D. Pollock,
w. A. Davis,
G. R. Glenn,
c. M. Wiley,
Directors.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04
LOCAL NEWS.
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Get them at the Bazaar Shoe
Store.
For SALE:-Jersey COW. Call
at this Office. 8.4-4.
Some good teams for rent or
sale, at this office.
FoUND:-A postofice key. APP
ply at this Office.
Mr.. J. L. Jay, Jr., of Triton,
was in the city yesterday.
Mules and teams for rent or
sale. Apply at this Office. If
Mr.. J. H. Powell, of Ocilla,
was in the city yesterday.
See the Cook-Dorminy Co. be-
fore buying lumber and shingles.
Mrs. Mercer and Blossom re-
turned from St. Simons yester-
day. =
Rev. o. o. Johnson will preach
in the park Sunday afternoon at
400 o'clock.
Misses Claire and Sue Bone
are visiting Miss Beau1ah
Walters at Montezuma.
Anil Lagerstrom is now doing
the tonsoria1 artist act in the
Grant street barber shop.
Mrs. Perry Owen has been
quite i'll for several days, but is
somewhat improved at present.
Mrs. ]. B. Stevens is expect
ing sister from the north to
arrive soon to spend a few weeks
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B.
Pucket, of Triton, came up to
the city yesterday, returning in
the evening.
Mr.. S. P. Troup is having a
fodder pulling today. Of course
a good dinner is the main feature
of the occasion.
Mr.. E. III. Crawley, a promi-
nent sitizen of Triton is in the
city prospecting. They are
coming to Fitzgerald from every
direction.
Col. W. F. Way, of Moultrie,
and Miss Anna Belle Long of Walt
hour, spent the day with Mrs. DR..
Twyman yesterday enroute to
Mou1trie from BrvGswick.
A bouncing baby boy made his
arrival at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Drummer, last Tues
day evening, Aug. 2nd. Albert
is supreme1y happy, and is set
ting up the cigars like little
man.
LosT.-A COW, large, strawber-
ry color, marked crop in each ear,
long horns. Left home two or
three months ago. When last
seen was between Fitzgerald and
Lu1avil1e; had on bell with piece
of trace chain. Will pay suitable
reward for information.
S. P. TRoUP.
VIM. Mccormick mourns the
loss of his faithful old white
horse which died on Monday
evening. Bill" had been ia
mi1iar figure on the streets of
Fitzgerald ever since the town
was founded, and his absence
seems like that of an o1d-time
friend.
While in Indiana Col. D. B.
Jay met Mr.. P. H. Fitzgerald at
Indianapolis. He is in fine spirits
and expects to make success
of his new colony scheme. He
will visit Fitzgerald in the fall,
probably in September. He ex-
pressed a deep interest in the
success of this colony and what
ever is done for the new colony
will not be to detract from the
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04

paying more than the company would pay
Parties desiring to sell should let me have
policy to investigate it's worth.
j. E. TURNER, 4
Home Savings Bank.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-08-04

The Enterprise is disappoint-
ed at the response from this
community to our appeal for
these orphans. Fitzgerald
ought to send $500 to Macon at
once. Will some good woman,
or committe of women take hold
of the matter and augment the
following subscription which we
now have in hand? We will
make remittance Monday, and
would like to publish a larger
list Ia Tuesdays paper.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19

County. We,must organize. We
miist have a Campaign club in
every District IN the County. We
must have Central organization
That will keep in touch with all
District clubs, secure speakers and
literature, and direct the combat,
intelligently. II is a pertinent
fact that the only Districts that
mace any notable Democratic
gains in August were those that
had an alert, enthusiastic Demo-
cratic club, organized and enthus-
ed. The Democrat is deeply in
earnest ahaat this matter, and ex-
poets to continually urge it upon
the party. The rank and file are
ready and anxious for organized
effort. We only need leaders. Who
will volunteer to take the lead.
Let somebody in each District
issue call for a meeting to orga-
nize a club. What District will
will get up the first and biggest
club.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19

s A Carrell ct ais In County Court
vs. of Lawrence
Geo 4 Parkeret ais County Tennessee,
IN the above styled case, it appearing
to the undersigned from the petitioa
filed herein, which is sworn to, being a
petition to sell land for partition, that
the defendant George L. Parker is a
resident Of the State of Tennessee
and a resident of the State Of Alabama.
1t is therefore ordered by me that publ,
cation be made in the Lawrence Demo
crat a news paper Published in Law
renccburg, Tennessee for four con-
secutive weeks requiring the said George
I. Parker to be and appear before the
Judge Of the County Court of Lawrence
County, Tennessee, at Lawrenceburg
Tennessee on the first Monday in Oc-
tober, 1904 and make defense TO sand
suit or the same will be taken for con.
.essed against him. This August IL,
1904.
J. r. BpsBy Co. ChK.
S. A. CARRELL Atty for Petitioners,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19
$lOO. Reward 500.

The readers of this Taper will be ple-e
ased to learn that there is at least on
dreaded disease that science has been a.
bic to cure in all Of its stages and that
is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
stitutional lescase requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken inwarafy, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system thereby destroying the founda-
ton Of the disease, and giving rhe pa
tient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
it's work. The proprietors have so much
faith in it's curative powers that they
offer One Hundred dollars for any case
IL fails to cure. Send for list of testimo-
malls Address F.J. Cheney & CO.,
Toledo. Sold by AL druggists. Take
Halls family pills for constipation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19

1.-TWO physicians had u long stubborn
fight with an absess on my right lung"
writes.I. hughes Of Dupont Ga. "and
gave he UP, every body thought my
time had come. As a last resort 1 tried
DIR. Kings New discovery for consump-
ton. The benefit received was strik-
ing and / WITS on my feet in few days.
Now I've entirely regained my health"
1t conquers all coughs, colds, sore threat
and lung trouble. Guaranteed by Gal
lahcr & Shacklett. Price SOC and 81. 90
Trial bottles free.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19
Non Resident Notice.

W ID kelton ct al ! In County Court
VS. of Lawrence
George GLASS ct al County Tennessee.
In the above styled cause it appear
ing to the undersigned from the bill
filed in this cause asking the sale Of
land for partition, which bill is sworn
to, that the defendants George Glass,
Ruth Glass, Joe WattsS Matte Watts,
James NJ. Holloway, Emily Jane Hollo.
way, John J. Kclton and Robert Kel-
ton are non residents Of the State Of
Tennessee, and. that the NAMES and re-
sidencss ofthe defendants, the heirs Of
Martha J. Anderson, the heirs of Mary
Barnet, the heirs Of I. ID. kelton the
heirs of r. +. Ke!ton and the heirs of
w. j. Belew are unknown and can not
be ascertained upon dilligent inaniry.
1t is therefore ordered by me that all
the abeve named defendants be and APP
pear before Judge Of the County Court
Of Lawrence County, Tennessee at the
Court House in Lawrcnceburg on the
first Monday in October, 1904 and make
defence to said bill, and that this notice
be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Lawrence Democrat a paper pub
lished in Lawrenceburg Tennessee. This
August II, 1904.
j. +. BUsBY G.. G. CLERK.
S. A. CARRELL Atty for Petitioners
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19
$. M. Dwiggins,
Cash
B BR9gs'
Poultry, Eggs, Feathers, Furs,
Hides, Beeswax, Etc.
GRoCERlES.-
Non Resident Notice.

NJ ] Selman ct ais In County Court
VS. ofl.awrence Co.
Lucille Atkinson ct ais Tennessee
In the above styled cause it appear
ing to the undersigned from complain
ants bill which is sworn to, being a bill
or petition to sell land for partition,
that the defendants Lucille Atkinson,
Mildred Atkinson, J. A. johnson and
wife Lille Johnson, and Herbert Mat
thews are non residents of the State of
Tennessee, and that the residences Of
the defendants Edgar Mickey, John
Bankston and Henry Banssten are I'M
known and can not be ascertained Rpon
diligent inquiry, and also thst the
names and residences of the heirs of
Virginia Miles formerly Moore, the
heirs Of Hortense Switzer formerly
Moore aud the heirs Of G. r. Moore are
unknown and can not be ascertained
upon dilligent inquiry.
1t " therefore orderd by me that
publication be made in the Lawrence
Democrat a paper published at Law
renccburg, Tennessee for four consecu-
tive week. reqnaing all of said named
defendants to be and appear before the
Judge of the County Court of Lawrence
County, Tennessee at Lawrcnceburg
Tennessee on the first Monday in o.
tober, 1904 and make defence to said
bill or the same will taken for confessed
against them. This August IL, 1904
LIE. RusRa Co. elk.
s. A. CAnRELL and J. ID. BUReH Atty
for Compartments.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-08-19

The following sales were iaade, by
Lockwood & Childs Real Estate Agts.
II Kellogg to T A Norton 100 acres;
G G Brown TO Tom Brown, 3a and res
idcnec; Lockwood and Childs 10 L J
Robinson of Manhattan Kansas l60a.
Anna Selle to Z L Illusion, 6 lots in
Lawrenceburg.