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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-10
Fitzgerald, Ga. March 8. 1904.

ltZserdld, Gd. March 3, 1904.
Mr.. Editor:-I notice from to-
days issue of the Enterprise"
that the Irwin County convicts
are at present making a badly
needed road into Tifton," please
note, into Triton, 1--WE have paid
over half the taxes of the county,
and have humbly begged for
only a small part of what is due
to us, with the result that our
convicts are at present building
"a badly needed road into
Tifton.'
In another column l read the
announcement of the candidacy
Of local man to fill the vacancy
in the board of commissioners,
and while l have no particular
friendly feeling towards this
gentleman, yet it is frankly adj
mitted that Sydney Clare has a
way of getting his share of any
thing he goes after, and if the
citizens stand by him his election
is assured. We will then have ar
opportunity to get some badly
needed roads" built into Fitz-
gerald.
Very truly yours,
]. B. SIMPSON.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-10
Mishaps Of the Nirnrods.

~ Ids DSCOulG Inc CUSTOM
among northern tourists who
visit this section of the south to
spend a portion of their time on
the Ocmulgee river where quail
and wild turkey tempt the de-
voices of. the dog and gun.
These hunting parties are usual
ly chaperoned by local people
who are familiar with the lay
of the land" and understand the
ldiosyncrasies of the country
roads, and those who neglect to
provide themselves with a COM
petent guide, sometimes meet
amusing and not wholly pleasant
experiences.
Last Thursday party of
strangers consisting of Messrs
Charles Blaesy, and sons, A. L..
and A. c. Blaesy, Leo Gardner
and A. Claire Leonard, from
Chicago, started on an expedi-
ton to the river, and journeyed
Joyfully onward for several
hours, when they discovered
that they were lost, hope1ess1y,
awfully lost, and to add to their
discomfort, night was coming on,
and so also was a storm, and the
two arch enemies of the pleasure
seekers combined to furnish a
variety of distress terrible to
contemplate.
Two hours Of wandering in a
typical Georgia swamp thorough
ly dampened the ardor (and the
clothes) of the hunters, who
we're glad by this time, to ac-
cept any kind of a shelter that
presented itself.
While they were in the act of
planning route that would lead
them out of the swamp, an old
gentleman appeared on the scene
and gave them the desired infor-
nation, and it is needless to say
that they were extremely pleas
ed to be directed to the right
road.
After travelling about eight
miles from the swamp they were
overtaken by a terrific wind and
rain storm which rendered
travelling almost impossible, and
at times they feared that the
carriage would be overturned.
At last they perceived a light
in the distance, and driving to it
found, to quote the exact words
OF one of the gentlemen of the
party, that it came from a very
small but quaint-looking house
or rather a cabin, whose oc-
cupants gave us admittance to
their humble home, which we
were glad to share for the time
being. It's quaint old fireplace
came in O. K. to take the damp
ness out of our clothes, and we
were exceedingly glad to abide
in its warmth for time"
IN about an hour and half the
storm had 1ulled considerably
and the intrepid hunters went on
their way to find still more
thrilling experiences, for, again
quoting the narrator verbatim.
To top the blooming climax, we
were obliged to travel several
miles with a forest fire raging
around us, and to add to our
troubles, in many places great
trees had fallen directly across
our path. In one case we had
just passed under a large pine
when down it came with a
terrific crash. Had we been two
seconds later there might have
been serious damage, possibly
resulting in the loss of some
lives. We were forced to drive
over and around trees that had
fallen across the road prior to
our coming. The danger to
ourselves and horses was by no
L
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-10
RA MERCANTILE 8 BUILDING co.

pest Funeral Car in Georglg.
perienced Embalmer.
prless Embalming Fluid.
Fl ROGERS personal attention given
XII call
answered promptly day or night.
y FREE. Phone.No. 80
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-10

We are pulling for Fitzgerald.
Pull for us by patronizing those
who patronize us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
IN THE COUNTY COURT.

In re conservatorship of Jacob
Deis, insane. CcnServator's annual
report filed ana approved.
In re guardianship of Amos :.
Schroeder. Guardians report filed
and approved.
Estate Of John Lohmeirr. Petition
by administrator fer sale Of real es-
tate to pay debts. Proof of service
on all defendants. Henry Stelck APP
pointed guardian adj Item for minor
defendants. William Lohmeier. Lille
Lohmeier and Fred Lohmeier. Answer
of guardian adj Item and replication
thereto filed. Answer of Anna Lang
behn, formerly Anna Quade, eNecu-
triN of the last will and testament of
Conrad Quade. deceased, and replica
ton thereto filed. Consent of widow
to sale of dover and homestead right
filed. Adult defendant. Catharina Lob
meier (only adult defendant). called
and defauted. Hearing Bond filed
and approved. Order of sale.
Estate of Peter CUene. Appraise-
ment bill and widows award filed and
approved. Inventory filed and APPROX
ed. Widows relinquiShment and Sc
lection fled and approved and order
turning over property selected to
heirs. Report filed and approved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
COUNTY TEMPLE
TranRfara

Feb. 16.-Curtis Cook to q. Il. Da-
wilson, neH. swA. 3. Is, ivy. $500.
r. \. Douglass to l.. W. Skidmore.
: 4114 feet of IL $50 feet Of g 141 feet,
outlot ,. Ryder & Reads add, Moline,
$3.50.
Francis E.ack to &. p. Gucllert, lots
%, % and ~, block ). Hampton. $50.
S. II. FOTsheTg to +. j. Savage, lot
II. block =. Atkinson Park, Moline,
$1.25O.
j. f. Fleming to Phil Mitchell, lots
l and ,, block 9, Chicago or Lower
add. Rock Island. $:i5.13.
County clerk to J. E. Fleming, lots
1 and =. block ., Chicago or Lower
add. Rock Island.
Phil Mitchell 20 Rock Island Stove
company. fractional blocks and O.
and block 10. Chicago or Lower add,
Rock Island, 81.
j. ID. Beecher to w. Il. Drury. eH
lot 6, block 20. Chicago or Lower add.
Rock Island. $500.
Feb. 13.-C. i. Rylander to y. Pc
tiers. w 10 feet. lot l. and lots and ,.
block /, Nelson's First add, South Mo-
line. $500.
Feb. 12.-W. l.. Nelie. ct al. to John
Il. Cornwall, lot /. block b. Prospect
Park add. Moline. 5000.
Feb. 80. w. LOCKER to {. s.
Brown, lot I. and II feet OF G 80 feet
lot 3. block /, Stewards add. South
Moline. $1,4OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
ANNAWAN ROMANCE IS TO
END INA WEDDING HERE

elimination of a romance having
its beginning some years ago in the
city of Annawan is to be enacted in n
marriage ceremony in Rock Island
this evening, the principals having
stolen away and come to this city to
outwit their friends.
John W. Keener and Miss Amelia C..
Mumford are the parties to the little
affair, the wedding to occur at the
home of Mrs Isabella Witherspoon,
1O41 Seventeenth street.
Mr.. Keener and Miss Mumford are
both prominent in the business and
social circles of Annawan. He is pro-
prietor of large hardware store and
she the head of successful millinery
business.
Among their intimates it has been
known that the marriage was only n
question of time. out the couple took
no one into their confidence as to the
date or other arrangements.
Without any intimatiCn to their
friends they slipped down to Rock
Island yesterday. Mr.. Keener securing
the license and engaging the services
of a minister to tie the nuptial knot
this evening at the home of Mrs.
Witherspoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
WHAT THE COUPON GIVES.
Months Treatment of Mi-o-na, tn
Flesh-FOrming Food, at
T. II. Thomas.

One Of the best known druggists in
this section is making an offer on Mi
o-na, the flesh-forming food, that is
creating considerable talk on account
of its liberal terms. The conditions
of this offer are clearly shown in the
following coupon:
4 = =
+ COUPON. =
4 This coupon entities any read =
: er of The Argus to have the =
= purchase price of Mona re-
= funded in case il does not in =
X crease the weight and cure
= stomach troubles. r. II. Thorn
: as assumes all the risk. and Mi =
: o-na is absolutely free unless it <
< gives satisfaction.
= T Fl. THOMAS. =
= TAKE ALL RISK.
: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
As an evidence of good faith. when
YOU get a box of Mi-o-na. leave so
cents on deposit with T III. Thomas
He will give you a signed receipt for
the money. agreeing to refund it with
out question or argument in case you
are not perfectly satisfied with the re-
suits. Your money will be absolutely
safe and as easily obtained as though
You had deposited il in the First Ma
ticnal bank. Your word decides
whether the Mi-c-na costs YOU any
thing or not.
This simple and natural fiesh-form-
ing food fills ont all the outlines of
the face and body. so that they be
come beautiful and symmetrical. II
restores health and beauty TO the
whole system and gives health and
happiness TO all users Go to T. H.
Thomas today and get a months
treatment at his risk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17

the doctors fairly gave me up, and de-
SPARED of ever getting well again.
81 noticed your advertisement and the
splendid testimonials given by people
who had been cured by Peruna, and de-
termined to try bottle. 1 felt but little
better, but used a second and third
bottle and kept on improving slowly.
aft took six bottles to cure me, but
they were worth a kings ransom 10
me. 4 talk Peruna to all my friends
and am a true believer In its worth.
---MrS. Gel. E. j. Gresham.
Thousands of women owe their lives
to Peruna. Tens of thousands owe their
health to Peruna. Hundreds OF thou
sands are praising Peruna in every state
in the Union. We have on file great
multitude of letters, with written per-
mission for use in public print, which
can never be used for want Of space.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,
Columbus, o., for a book written espe-
c1ally for women, instructively 1lEustra-
ted, entitled Health and Beauty" sent
free to women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
REV. r. s. WALKER GIVES A
TALK ON OBEYING CHRIST

The meeting of the Tri-City Baptist
Young Peoples union at the First
baptist church here last evening
proved an exceedingly pleasant affair,
$50 of the members turning out. Rev.
Il. :. Walker. pastor. of the First Bap-
fist church of Keokuk, was present,
and delivered a most profitable adj
dress on "Obeying Christ" Dalton
Duncan. of Moline, vice president of
the association. was chairman of the
meeting. There were two vocal solos
by David Connell and hymns by the
congregation. Refreshments were
served in the Sunday school room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
FIRST GAMES IN THE CITY
BOWLING LEAGUE ROLLED

The first games in the Rock Island
City league were bowled at the Cen
trail alleys last evening. The Cres-
cents won from the Woodmen, while
in the contest between the Cherokees
and Kickapoos the latter were sue
cessful.
In the first match Bowman. of the
Crescents, rolled the high average,
and Anderson, of the same team. the
high score. In the second contest
Tarbox rolled both high score and
average. The tabulated scores fol-
Inv.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17

AIRS. COL. z. J. GRESHAM, Treas
1X1 urer Daughters of the Confederacy,
and President Herndon Village Improve
ment Society, writes the following letter
from Herndon, Fairfax county, Va:
Herndon, Va.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen-'I cannot speak too high
1y of the value of Peruna. 1 believe
that I owe my life tc its wonderful
merits. 1 suffered with catarrh of the
head and lungs in its worst form, until
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
An Early Riser.

y strong, healthy, active constitu-
ton depends largely on the condition
of the liver. The famous little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers
not only cleanse the system. but they
strengthen the action of the liver and
rebuild the tissues supporting that or
gan. Little Early Risers are easy to
act, they never grippe, and yet they
are absolutely certain to produce re-
suits that are satisfactory in all cases.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
MardI Gras, New orleans, La.

The Illinois Central Railroad will
sell excursion tickets Peoria to New
Orleans, La, Feb. to II, at the low
rate of $24.35, with return limit to
March 5, provided ticket IS deposited
by Feb. 30, with fee of soc.
Stop over allowed on both going and
return trips.
Solid vestibuled trains. consisting of
standard Pullman sleepers, library
car, free chair cars and diners. Quick
est time. Our own line all the way.
For further information write or
call on the Undersigned.
G.. A. SMITH,
Commercial Agent.
City ticket offices 329 Main Street
Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
What Are Thew

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. 4 new remedy for stomach
troubles. biliOusness and constipa ton
and good one. Price. % cents. Fol-
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
Burlington Leases Iowa Line.
Lower Wages at New Shops.

\ recent order has gone into effect
at New Shops. whereby all laborers
employed will now receive 16 cents an
hour. instead of 20 cents. as hereto
fore. The order resulted in several
of the men quitting.
Lawrence Fuel Agent.
W. J. Lawrence, formerly division
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17

If you haven't time to prepare Hol
listers Rocky Mountain Tea, it is now
made in tablet form also. Get pack
age all ready to use. Makes you well;
keeps YOU well. So cents. T. II. Thorn
as. pharma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS
$40 to Oklahoma.

Feb. &c. and March 1 and Is the c.,
r. l. & p. railway will sell one-way
colonist tickets to all points in Okla
homa and Indian Territory at rate
of $40, and to a number of points in
Texas the rate will be S11.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FORTY Eight Thousand Dollar PaiG
for n Fancy Lot or Tobacco.

The biggest purchase OF high grade
tobacco ever nude in the West 10y "a
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. a written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder I'm tie United States of tobacco
o. so high grading HernId Iron
script Dec. SI J22z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17

superintendent of the Rock Island,
has been appointed fuel agent for the
company. He succeeds He. Angle.
resigned. The headquarters of Mr..
Lawrence will be in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-17

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. SEA by al druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22
Americas First
Christmas Day
BY A. w. FERRIN

copyright. 1904. by A. w. Ferrin.1
IN Christmas eve four centuries
~ and twelve years ago the flag
ship Of the great Admiral Chris
topher Columbus was wrecked off the
coast of Haiti after two months Of sail.
ing through the beautiful channels Of
those West Indian islands which the
explorer thought the pickets Of Cipan
60, the country Of the great khan, Of
which the travellers of Venice had told
the glowing tales which led the little
deet of caravels on its eventful voy
age. Only four or five miles away lay
the court Of King Guacanagari, the In.
dian potentate whose messengers had
welcomed Columbus With priceresa
gifts and whom the admiral believed
could be none other than the khan him
self
Near midnight, weary with watching,
Columbus had retired to his cabin, eau.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22
WOMAN'S SYMPATHY.
Are Proverbial Leon Women no Ex-
CeDtiOn,

How much we owe to the sympathetic
side of womanhood. When others suffer
they cheerfully lend helping hand.
They tell you the means which brought
relief to them that you may profit by
their experience. Read the testimony
given here by Leon woman.
Mrs. R. S. Conkle, living in the east
part of town, says: "Years ago lived
on farm before moving to Leon where
did my share of the work and prob
ably at some time strained my back, be
that as it may since then l have had
attacks of dull aching across the loins
particularly evident after a hard days
over-exertion. knew from the action
and condition of the kidney secretions
that my kidneys required attention and
when last annoyed in this way went to
Van Werdens drug store for Doan's
Kidney Pills. AS result of the treat
ment my back was better and stronger
than it was prior to my acquaintance
with Doan's KidneysPills. To showlmy
faith in that remedy have recommend
ed them to more than one friend and ac-
quaintance."
For sale by all dealers. Price $50 cts.
-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.1
Remember the name Doan's andstake
no suhstituta y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

done. The Nina, the smallest vessel OF
the feet, came to the assistance of the
flagship, but could not pull her off.
There was nothing left but an appeal
10 the savage monarch at GuaEico
Guacanagari sent out fotilla Of ca.
noes, and 80 jealous and industrious
were his Indian subjects that every
article on the Ill fated ship was sooI
carried ashore, the vessel itself dis
mantled and the wreckage carried to
GuArico.
Thus it came about that Columbus,
perforce celebrated the first Christ
mas ever observed In the new world az
the guest Of an Indian king. Guacana.
gari received the Spaniards with the
deepest sympathy, even shedding tears
ever their misfortunes and placing all
his possessions at their disposal. he
ordered prepared great feast Of ma
tive roots, eassava bread, maize, hsh
from the sea and game from the wood.
and so graciously entertained them
that for the day they forgot they were
1900 miles from home.
After feeding the castaways with thu
best they had the willing natives, a
their kings command. brought goit
and gave It to the Spaniards. A weel
later, on New Years day, Columbu
gave return banquet to the India,
king, and then, having built for
with the aid Of the natives and lef
therein a garrison to hold it agains
his return, he and the greater part O
his men boarded the Nina and sailea
away.
What a beautiful idyl Of the almos
prehistoric past! 1t is sad that histor,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

has not escaped from telling it's bloody
sequel. When Columbus came back
again from Spain he found his fort
RACED to the ground. His soldiers, who
had by their cruelty reused to feroeity
even these peaceful children OF nature,
were slain. Guacanagari, the simple
minded king who had In his generosity
laid his realm at the Spaniards' feet,
was hunted down like Wild beast.
He died in some unknown place in the
mountains Of his wooded island, and
his people were put to the sword
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

ClOnlDS nlS men
to keep a care
full lookout. But
the men. too,
were tired Will
constant vigils,
and they fell
asleep, leaving
the helm of the
flagship to the
charge of a boy
The winds were
balmy zephyrs,
laden with the
sweet odors OF
the tropical for.
est, and there
was no intina.
ton Of impend.
ing danger. All
at once thu
treacherous cur.
rent, which has
since wrecked
many a gallant
ship, forced the
Santa Maria
upon a reef, and
there she stuck,
to the terror OF
the youthful
helmsnan and
the suddenly
awakened crew.
The admiral
feeling the
shock, rushed t.
the deck. but
too late. Tht
do~ 600 vos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22
Ch-i.tmas twice a Year.

ChRfSfmAs Twice q Year.
Madagascar is probably the only
place in the world where Christmas is
celebrated twice year and where
there are also two New Years days.
eince the influx of missionaries the
queen issued an edict that the Chris
tan year should be followed. But In
commencing the year the date Of the
nrSt day was set some time in October
o. November. Since the natives have
been converted to the Christian re1l-
gion they observe Christmas on tho
18th Of their own December, but also
have made holiday out Of the day in
their year which corresponds 70 our
Christmas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-22

N1oW, If little Teller don't remember
IN And laughs out loud and hollers jes' a bit,
And if his feet get running as they oughtnr,
Say, who should scold and threaten him for it,
rs make believe that You are young and little
Say, have you got the heart for words Of blame7
Ms pretty hard when Christmas comes on
Sunday,
For know the day will never seem the same.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-13
-, WRITTEN BY WITS.

II man had to endure the morning
after the night before he would probably
act differently.
lot of useless argument might be
avoided IL people would candidly admit
their ignorance.
When the opportunity arrives for q
man to break into the hero class he Ia
usually taking nap.
A man never realizes that he is grow
Ing old until he is forced to envy the
small boy who is hiking away for the
swimming hole.
Some men who recall with pride how
they earned their first dollar would hesi-
tate to let the world know Just how
they earned the most of their dollars.
Speaking of men who deserve the hero
medal, what's the matter with the man
who has the courage and honesty to say
he has no use for the mother-in-law
joke?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-13
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

William Brown, alias the prince Of
Modena, from whom the countess of
russell lately secured a divorce. is maxi
ing Drooms in the Toronto prison. to
winch he was committed last January
Tor defrauding hotel keeper.
John w. Gates made his first money
by husking corn. At the end of two or
three seasons he had saved enough TO
buy one-third interest in a threshing
machine, from which he saved $50 a
year for three years. He invested this
In timber, from which he made $1,000.
and with which he opened a hardware
store.
When Assistant Secretary Adee. of
the state department, travels abroad. as
ne does every summer, he always car
RES two watches on his person with
washington and European time. He
says: When I want to think United
states pull out the Washington watch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-08-13
A MODEL HAY BARRACK.

for the bolts that support the roof;
bolts of one and a half-inch iron, one
foot long, the outer four inches to be
squared and turned up one inch; on
this is laid a piece of joist three feet
long (hardly shown in cut, to sup
port the roof. Roof should run to
point from each side, and may be
shingled, timed or matched.
There are four plates framed to-
gether, and braced. The posts pass up
through the roof on the inside corners
Of the plates. The roof is elevated and
lowered with a small screw, of wood or
iron, about two feet long. A wooden
screw three inches in diameter will an
swer. This is used on tie inside Of the
post. One man can raise and lower the
roof IL it is done as fast as the hay is
put In or taken out. Raise each cor
ner Of the roof one foot at time. go
ing regularly around the barrack. The
roof will not be likely to blow off, If
the above directions are followed in
building. The posts, as far as they en-
ter the ground. may be left the full
size of the stick.