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Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
ORNATE PLEASURE PIER
OFF HOLLISTER AVENUE
EXTENDS FAR OUT OVER OCEAN.
FISHING AND BATHING
Located Between Santa Monica and
Ocean Park--Laree Amusement
Tower and Bath House on the
Sea

The HollIster avenue pier, that will
be thrown open to the public today.
ia located half way between Santa
Monica and ocean Park. This notable
improvement, a perspective Of which
is given i'm this issue OF the Herald,
will be at once popular with anglers
and merry-makers. The pier, when
completed, will involve an expenditure
OF 100000 and will become one of the
favorite and permanent features of the
coast.
The main arcade to the pier, which
spans the entrance, is an attractive
piece Of architecture. 1t is provided
with booths of various characters for
the accommodation Of the public, such
as cigars, candy, barber shop, etc.
over the entrance In this arcade is a
restaurant and tea garden, fitted up
| in home-like style
The office of the bath house near
the entrance is elaboratey fitted up.
The bath rooms are 100 in number.
/ tdNh noNiiAG ouOWClo POiGtidiii
washstands. Further along the pier
is room 16xS0 feet to be used as a
billiard and pool hall. The building
will have glass sides, affording a fine
view Of the ocean and protecting pa
irons from the breeze. Refreshment
booths are provided.
Tower and Dance Hall
At the extreme end of the pier a
large tower-lilSe structure greets the
eye. In the center of this tower is To-
Gated the band stand which is artis-
tically arranged and provided with a
good sounding board. The White Star
Pier and Amusement company has
signed a years contract with Prof.
Barnhard Mollenhauser and his or
chestra of musicians for three con-
certs daily at the new Hollister ave-
nue. pleasure pier. The morning con-
cert will be from II to 12 o'clock, the
afternoon concert from to 5 and in
the evening from 1880 to o'clock. This
is an orchestra of ten pieces.
| For distance of 100 feet back from
the tower will be spread a canvas
overhead, so as to afford protection to
! those who desire to listen to the con-
certs. Comfortable benches are to be
provided.
In the basement of the tower will
ba sixteen bathtub rooms. Over the
band stand will be an observation
tower, equipped with field glasses, ETC.,
for the use of patrons. On the top of
the tower will be a searchlight. All
of the above features are completed.
during the season are now being plan
ned. Among these Is dance hall
4cx230 feet, which will be erected on
the "L'' at the extreme end of the
pier.
| On the south 81" at the center of
tsshich will accommodate 300
people. Opposite this, on the north
IL" will be concert hall of the same
size. Both of these structures will be
opened before the summer season
closes. The theater building will be
provided with nightly vaudeville
shows, and the concert hall will be
for special occasions, affording a place
for local talent.
One of the features of the pier will
be float anchored at the extreme end
of the pier, affording landing for
yachts and -rowboats. This will be
appreciated by the boat men.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04
Not for Feminine Ears

What would you think, daddy, If AL
gernon Nocash should suggest, becom'
ing your son-in-law?n
Withdraw from the room, my dear
while I think aloud."-N. Y. Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-04

Santa Monica, the first coast resort
that hourished many years ago, still
is popular with bathers and those
seeking a days outing on the sands.
boating or fishing.
Devotees Of the reflective pastime Of
fishing will find ample opportunity tc
inlulge in their favorite sport all along
the crescentic shores of Santa Monica
bay.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16
The Selby Cafe.

For good meals and quick SER
vice.
Business mems lunches and
short orders a speciality. Regu-
lar meals IS cents.
SUNDAY MENU.
Soup Ok Tail.
Meats,
Roast, Prime Rib, Chicken,
Vegetables:
Cream potatoes, Baked Sweet
Potatoes, French Peas,
Cream Slawm
Relishes:
Radishes, Lettuce, Celery.
Desert:
Se1by's Mince, Chocolate.
Lemon Pie.
Drinks:
Tea Whitehouse Coffee, Milk.
In Wilson hotel Block. Under
the management of ]. A. Selby,
former proprietor Of Willson
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ALDERMAN AT LARGE.

l respectfully announce myself
a candidate for the Office OF
A1derman-at-large for the city of
Fitzgerald, and very cordially So
licit the votes of the people at the
approaching election.
J E. TURNER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16
Oleomargerine. High grade
at Whitchards. 131-tf

at Whitchards. 131-tf
Postmaster Marstcn has been
confined TO the house few days.
Mr.. Burnett, Mr.. Wi.bam's
bank examiner, was in from
Atlanta today.
| Bed bugs exterminated on
short notice. Address
2m ]. A. DYKES, Mystic, Ga.
Mrs. Mrs. Minnie STRIPPING
and her children returned from
Cordele yesterday.
Mrs. DR.. J. M. Ward came
over from Wright yesterday on
business and pleasure intent.
1t stops leaks-the Atlantic
Elastic roof paint. For sale by
the F. M. Graham Co. Pine
street. 1926
Our advertisers are overflow
ing our pages with interesting
reading-true stories that will
interest you. Read them.
Nelson-the house mover, is
making ready to bring J. l.. Will
mans house on Thomas street
over to Central avenue, opposite
Mrs. Fox residence.
Calvin Owen on Oconee and
Grant street has been very i'll for
a month but his nurse, Mr..
Philbrick, reports him improv.
ing.
Have you seen E. A. Russell's
line of cut glass and hand-paint.
ed china? If not see his line be-
fore buying.
E. A. Russell Jeweler.
The marriage of Miss Bertha
Bass and Marcus Luke, Jr. two
popular young people of Irwin
vile, is announc ed for the goth,
inst.-Ocilla Star.
Mrs. Nellie Green of Sonia,
Iowa, accompanied by her two
sons arrived here to spend the
the winter with her husbands
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Green.
DR.. and Mrs Pinkston, of
Greenville, Ca, will come to this
city to locate. Mrs. Pinkston
came here last spring and was
so well pleased that they have
decided to make this their home.
The cow ordinance is now in
force, and now Marshal Smith
will, from now on, pound every
COW, male or female, old, young
or middle-aged, found on the
streets, also hogs and collarless
dogs.
The best gift is one that isl
presently pleasing and will be
permanently valued. The gift
things which are displayed here
offer a wide latitude of choice
of objects that will be priced for
a lifetime.
E. A. RUSSELL, Jeweler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benschooter OF
Grand Rapids, Ohio, are expect
ed on every train and will try
country life on the Jerome Butts
farm occupying one of their
houses. This family have come
down for several winters which
tells the story of Georgia climate.
At a numerously attended
meeting of the patrons of the
Roanoke School held at that place
on the 14th Inst. for the purpose
of electing trustees for the ensu.
| ing year, w. W. Martin, J.B.
Burnett and Fred iHarnish were
elected for one, two, and three
years respectively.
The Selby Cafe.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16

You'll find the toys at the
Winner Grocery. 144-5t
Charles Higgins is quite i'll at
his motner's home on Magnolia.
Mrs. S. o. Swafford of Irwin
vile, was in this city shopping
today.
Look at those Christmas goods
at Brunner's-they beatanything
in town. 144t6
Christmas toys for every boy
and girl in Fitzgerald at Birds,
the Winner Grocery. 14+-5t.
Remember the Union Gospe
Temperance meeting tomorrow
night.
H. C. Stevenson and wife, of
Oconee street expect their dau-
ghter, Mrs. Pearl White, next
week to spend the winter.
Alvin Brown has purchased
what is known as the the Little
field place, consisting of a house
and two lots, on Oconee, and
will make that his home.
WANTED-Positio ion as house
keeper, or companion, or Office
work, address, Miss ], G
143 If % Enterprise Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Morrow
started for Florida this morning.
They will visit Crescent and
then go to Perry where they will
open up hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Lee pleas
antly entertained several of their
neighbors yesterday,serving din
ner and supper, and music from
the graphaphone.
We've a multitude of trinkets
and small usefu1s in sterling sill
yer for your toilet table or desk
or for gifts, Russells line is inn
mense, call and see them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Shellen-
burger and two children of Liga-
neur, Pa, will spend the winter
in this city and will be the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lobingier on N.
Main street.
Marston creek, near the post
Office has been at high tide since
the rains. We would suggest
that the sewer be lowered 1.-THE
end near the thing and let the
water drain off.
We have gifts as rich as any
one can desire, yet our stock
holds numberless beautiful and
worthy objects that those whose
incomes are modest can easily
afford to give.
E. A, RUSSELL, Jeweler,
Adah Chapter No. IS Order
Eastern Star, will hold their
annual election of officers Mon
day evening Dec. Is. All mem
bers earnestly desired to be
present, by order w. M.
Mrs. W. B. Moore,
Carrie M. Kicker, Secy.
AS dainty a gift as can be
bought, for little money, is some
&4S1o%
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16

There will be special exam
nation license, held at Irwinville,
Dec. 80, 1905. By order of the
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16
Seed wheat for sale at
IF WHITcHARD'S.

MAJOR BULGE TeIuTuS0 AAu1Se
day after a trip to North Georgia.
Call and see E. A. Russell's
line of beautiful parlor lamps.
VIM. Mccormick was called to
Triton yesterday to embalm
body.
See Byrd, at the Winner Gro
Gerry for Christman presents and
TOYS. 144t5
C. Fl, Butler, of Bushnell, was
visiting in the city yesterday and
today.
w. B. Sheldon, of the Atlanta
Auditing Co., returned home
today.
Mrs. Lillian Wright and child
have been visiting Mrs. Wright,s
moths r, Mrs. s. B. Lee.
H. Van Buren,, should have the
sympathy and care of his old
comrades during his illness.
Well, did you see the Xmas
display at Burners? 1t twill pay
you to price them. 144t6
Joe Carlo. the fruit yender, has
been confined to his home with
rheumatism for the past week.
The Atlantic Elastic Roof
paint for sale by F. M. Graham
Co.. stops leaks. 1926
The Ladies of the Central
Christian church are still holding
their bazaar in the w. r. c. Hall.
Rev. W. E. Dau0herty will
preach to the children especially,
at The Christian church tomor-
row morning.
J.H Roice expects his friend,
H. S. Plummer, from the north,
next month. Mr.. Plummer will
spend the winter.
A. letter from Corpus Christi,
Texas, tells of the continued inn
provement in the health OF Mrs.
DR.. Twyman.
George DeDoacb, of Cordele, a
representative of the Scoheld
Iron works of Macon, transacted
business in town this week.
Have you seen E. A. Russell's
line of the celebrated Lake Bros.
eight rib umbrellas? if net call
and see them while the assort-
ment is great.
The report that Fred Elder
and Ward Dickerson are dead is
all a fake. Such jokes are not
relished by the majority OF
people.
Express agent Camp for the
Southern Express Co., is more
than busy these days, the holi.
days express being hevier than at
any previous year.
There is rich choosing for
gifts among the beautiful rings
and other Jewelry with which
our show cases are filled.
E. a. Russell. Jeweler,
Phillips Blk.
Mrs. G. F. Sanders and her
sister, Miss Nellie Guest, went to
Triton this morning in response
to a telegram announcing the
sudden and serious illness of
their mother.
Carpets that are made on
honor, that are artistic in de-
sign with rich color effects, are
the only carpets that thinking
person could buy, Peterson's
Superlative carpets embody all
these essential points. Do not
fail to see this exquisite display
at the new Furniture Store,
Horne, Sandlin & Co.
The Woman's National Daily
newspaper is printed on a ma
chine that will print and fold 5,
mn ~0-o1ato nawzoa0erS in a
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-12-16
Nothing But Stone Walls.


las night, from causes unknown.
Mrs. Gill and baby are visiting
in Jacksonville and her hus band
in her absence, has been stop
ping with his wife's parents
nearby, so there has been no fire
in the house for over week.
When first discovered there was
heavy smoke coming from the
roof, the fire evidently having
started in the clothes press and
craw1ed up. By ten o'clock last
night, through the prompt eff
forts of the firemen, all traces of
fire was extinguished and every
body went home. Near mid
night the alarm again called out
the fire company. The water
main bursted and they ran out of
water and there is not much left
of the new home but the stone
walls.
Mr.. Gill has never fully re-
gained his former health since
an attack of paralysis last sum-
mer and when he saw his house
On fire succumbed to the shock
and had to be carried to his faith.
ther.in.law's home, 1t is only a
few weeks since their house was
burglarized. The family has
the sympathy of the community.
The house and household goods
we're covered with insur rance.
The many relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Y. Pau1k SYM
pathise with them, in the death
their infant child, about one
month old, which returned to the
Master Wednesday.
DR.. E. A. Russell will be at his
store from Dec. 20, to Jan. 1,
with one of the most complete
line of spectacles ever shown in
FITZGERALD: wait and have him
examine your eyes.
w. E. Davis, wife and child
have been visiting Mr.. Davis,
brother, T. G. Davis, of Cypress
street, returned to their home at
Statewide today. The visiting
family lately came from Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
Those who think they must
either 60 without or buy cheap
jewe1ry when they have limited
amount of money to spend,
should ace the many goods and
tasteful things we have that are
moderately priced, E. A. Russ
ell will be glad to show you his
line Phillips Block.
Wylei Taylor, son of Judge
Taylor who lately visited our
city and whose home is in Terra
Hutte, Ind, will take the position
of business manager of the Fitz-
gerald Leader Drew W. Paulk
having resigned. We extend to
Mr.. Taylor an old fashioned
hoosier welcome and will venture
that we have eaten more beech
nuts and paw-paws than he has.
Anyway we are gratifed to have
among us son of Judge Taylor,
and friend of DR.. Moss.
"Old Santa Claus will bring
me lots of things when he
comes", remarked a little tot
with a sigh of satisfaction as he
turned and took last look, as he
went out of the door of Simons
Brothers Cheap store. He had
accom- panied his father and with
diffic ulty was persuaded to take
a boys cart in exchange for a
dolls cab. which he had preemp-
| ted Immediately after his en-
trance to the store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan,
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copyright 1905. by T. G, Mcciure.l
~IIE other morning, an soon az
Mfr. Bowscr bad departed for
the Office. the cook came up.
stairs TO inform me that her
father had broken leg. her mother
was down with typhoid fever and one
Of her sisters had been blown up by
the kerosene can. She hadn't said any.
thing about II before, not wishing to
worry me. but now she felt that she
must put on her hat and be of at half
an hours notice.
When cooks family IL ell battered
up and broken down and blown ND and
she In feeling that she ought to 40
home and fall down the cellar stairs
and break her neck 10 keep them com,
pany, nothing can be said by the lady
WHO employs her.
| simply assured Mary that my sym.
pathiea went out for her and that I
hoped she would sober up and be back
within day or two, and away she
went There was the ironing left un-
done and one OF my old headaches com
Ing on, but | set out to do the best
could and let It 20 at that.
by 3 o'clock In the afternoon went
TO bed with such splitting headache
that II seemed as II nails were being
driven into my skull, and there was
only slight abatement when Mr.. Bow
ser came up to dinner I was dreadIng
his arrival. As rule. when he comes
home and finds me In bed he stands
before me with folded arms and mods
his head and snys:
"Flat down in bed again. eh7 I knew
X would come. A woman who goes
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and dropped the wiping cloth into the
teakettle. When he came up again I
had fallen into light sleep, and the
cat was there. AS soon as he began
talking to the feline awoke.
80 you are here. are you, you mis-
erable. wall eyed son Of gun" he
said In a stage whisper. II can't wiring
your old neck here and now. but don't
forget that am on your trail. II Mrs.
Bowser dies. and there Is u chance that
she will. I'll be the death OF you with
In Eve ninutes. II she pulls through.
my vengeance will only be delayed l
have sworn to have your scalp. and
have 1t will"
The cat got downstairs and out on to
the back fence as soon as possible to do
some thinking. and as soon as Mr. Bow
ser discovered that l was awake he Of.
fered to go over to the drug store and
get me epson salts. carbolic acid. chic
ride Of lime or anything else any Of his
family had ever heard Of In connection
with any ailment whatever. When
replied that needed nothing In that
line he offered to go out and arouse the
butcher and baker and bring in pork
chops and graham bread. He suggested
pickles and sardines from the delicates-
sen store for an appetizer and for a
long five minutes descanted on the vir-
tues Of hard cider as cure all.
As wanted nothing but sleep to cure
my headache, he decided to sit by me
and read me to sleep. Under the cir
cumstances l couldn't tell him that II
he would go downstairs | would be
asleep In ten minutes. He looked around
for book. but the only thing at hand
was n copy Of the voyage of Captain
Cook. That was as good as anything,
according to Mr.. Bowser. Every word
seemed to go through my head, but
shut my eyes and gritted my teeth and
let him read on. How many islands
and continents the captain discovered J
shall never recall to memory, but rec.
ollect that he had been discovering here
and there for a number Of years when
he landed to be eaten by cannIbals. Mr..
Bowser's voice betrayed considerable
emotion when he reached this point. He
had never been eaten himself. but he
knew how 1t must be. The natives were
working away when fell asleep and
lost Mr.. Bowser, the cannlbals, the cap
laln and all else.
II was daylight when awoke. My
headache was all gone, and was my
self again. Mr. Bowser had also read
himself to sleep, He sat In his chair 10
a heap, the book on the floor beside him
and the cat on her back asleep, with
legs in the air.
by George" exclaimed Mr.. Bowsei
as reused him up, but l didn't know
whether you would pull through or not.
You were an awfully sick woman, and
nothing but my loving care and knowl
edge Of what should be done pulled you
through And now you let this be
great moral lesson to you to behave
yourself!s NJ. QUAD.
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Mr.. BOwser Is Nurse
Wife Tells Of His Tender and Sklliu Care When She Had
Headache-Brinss Her Corned Beef and Sausases.
Finally Reads Patient to Sleep.

as he put the dish DOWN. "she always
contended that fried sausage was bet
ter than any doctors medicine. As
soon as you can eat three or four be
hevs your headache will entirely dis
appear"
/ think II hurt his feelings q bit
because | refused 10 make an effort,
but be soon got over II. Then he re-
marked that his Aunt Ellen suffered
for twenty years with headaches, but
finally learned that II she sat propped
up in bed they would go away within
an hour tried II to please him, but
was % much worse after fifteen min
utes that he agreed that his Aunt Ellen
must have had asthma instead Of
headache.
He then announced that headaches
were caused by too much blood In the
head and that II I was bied the relief
would be instant. lie offered to play
surgeon with the corn knife and was
considerably put out when I objected.
! managed to tell him that was
sleepy, and he said he would go down
stairs and get things ready for break
fast. lie didn't go at once. however
He spent ten minutes giving me advice
as to how to get TO sleep and how to
stay asleep after got there. and the
experiences OF his grandfather, grand.
mother. mother and Aunt Ellen were
given at length to illustrate his points.
How Mr.. Bowser got things ready
for breakfast did not learn until next
morning. Then found that he had
ground coffee and allspice together,
mixed sausage. corned beef. cabbage.
oatmeal and sage together for a hash
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THEiLLINoIs CENTRAL.

Maintains unexcelled service from the
west to the east and south. Making
close connections with trains Of all
lines. passengers are
given their choice Of routes to Chicago,
Louisville, Memphis and New Orleans.
and through these points to the far
east.
Prospective travellers desiring infor-
nation as to the lowest rates and best
routes are invited to correspond with
the following representatives:
B. H. TRUMBULL, Commercial Agent,
142 Third ST., Portland, Ore.
J. c. LINDSEY, Trav. Passenger Agent.
142 Third St., Portland, Ore.
PAUL B. THOMPSON. Pass'gr. Agent,
Coleman Building. Seattle. Wash.
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wading around barefoot In the snow or
rain must expect to pay for II. Well.
you'll get no sympathy out of me-"
On this occasion. however. and to
my great surprise he came upstairs
with quiet tread and laid a hand on
my head and said:
You've got one Of your old head.
aches. and I'm mighty sorry for you
As the cook Is not to be found down.
stairs, suppose she's goner'
"Yes, but II wasn't my fault"
"of course not. Well, there's no use
to worry. I'm not 90 helpless that
can't pick up bite for myself. You
lie quiet and don't worry"
"But ] am sorry to have things all
upset In this way when you come
home" | said.
Never mind, little woman. It's a
long time between your headaches, and
we'll get along as slick as grease"
There have been occasions when I
have had headaches that Mr.. Bowser
would go whistling and tramplng about
and banging away at the furnace doors,
but this time he carefully avoided max.
ing any noise. II was half an hour be-
fore he came upstairs again, and then
Il was 10 say:
What you want Is something to eat
A headache Is always worse on an
empty stomach."
He had brought me up some cold
corned beef left from the day before
with a liberal slice Of bread and butter
with jam on II, l turned dizzy at the
sight, and II was all could do to thank
him for his kindness and tell him
hoped to have an appetite by and by.
II will leave 1t here" he said, "and
the minute you feel like eating hope
you will devour every morsel Of It,
can stave on a headache every time by
filling up with corned beef and sauer-
kraut. Just let me cool your head for
you"
He took towel and sopped 1t in cold
water and laid 1t on my head. The
water ran down my neck In streams,
and he pressed part Of the towel over
my mouth till I could hardly breathe,
and then he said:
'You want another quilt on this bed
Always sweat fever out II you can.
I have saved myself from typhoid sew
eral times that way"
was burning up and needed less COW
er instead Of more, but couldn't hurt
his feelings by saying so. He put on
an extra quilt and then insisted on rub
bing my feet to get up a circulation.
Every move Of his hand went through
my head, but determined to die be-
fore making any objections. He lifted
me up and turned my pillow over, shad-
ed my eyes from the gas, wet the towel
again and asked to look at my tongue
and then departed on tiptoe.
was doing when Mr. Bowser came
up again, carrying dish In bis hand,
l scented the odor OF fried sausages
and nearly expired.
Il happened to think of what my
grandmother used to say he observed