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The leader., 1905-06-21
Beer Causes Trouble at NessOn.

Wesson, June 10. Twenty
eight of the New Bedford Mass. J
men who recently came here to
work in the Mississippi Mills
we're arrested this morning on the
charge of using profane language
and disturbing the peace last Sat
urday evening while devouring a
supply Of beer they received from
New Orleans Saturday. Mayor
BridewelI did not see fit, how
ever, to put fine on any of them,
as the witnesses who made COM
plant we're unable to identify the
ones who did the cursing, except
two young fellows, who were Civ
en- $4.05 each for being drunk in
the public highway.
The leader., 1905-06-21

under bond and bis case set for
trial on next Monday before JUS
tice Daughtry. Landlord Eng
strom, who was seen to tear the
ConstabIe's notice off the front
door Sunday, will also be prose-
cnted, as the law provides.
The war Of the law and order
element against the blind tigers.
white and black, is on again and
will be fought to a finish. Those
who are engaged in this infamous
business, whether street peddIers
In the outIawed traffic OF silent
partners Of respectable preten-
sions, will be called to account
whenever sufficient evidence can
be secured. They bad as well
make up their minds now to land
on Gle county farm, quit their
low down, dangerous business, or
emigfate to more eop6eniaI parts.
The leader., 1905-06-21
FROM EDGAR.
The rain came to this section in
due time and just right.

The rain came to this section in
due time and just right.
The corn crop begins to look
more promising since the rains
and cotton is coming to the front.
We learn that the musical enter
tainment at w. M. Russell's last
Saturday was we'll attended and
very enjoyable. The best of or
der prevailed.
We are invited to attend a pub
lie picnic on the 4th of July, near
the Richey Brothers gin, and
keep quiet like others must do.
Nothing stronger than ice cream
and lemonade are expected on the
occasion.
We very much enjoyed our dis
tributiOn share of a dozen gallons
Of ice cream with q social gather
ing at the home of our good
neighbor, G. W. Brister, last Sat
urday evening.
The citizens held council
meeting near the ruins of the gin
house, Of Mr.. George Brister,
which was burned few months
ago by some constituencies scab of
humanity. The object of the
meeting was to encourage some
one to put in a ginnery to accom-
modate the public, and the result
was vote Of encouragement for
the Southern Farm and Orchard
Company, at Wellman, to put
ID the necessary machinery.
That was cheeky thief that
stole Bro. Jeems' Bible. We sus.
pect that cheaper one would an
swer his purpose, though if the
shirt and collar fits him be may
need the Bible. We will hear
suggestions for the good Of The
order.
Constable B. IA. Williams is ID
| the ring again though somewhat
disabled from bis long suffering
with sciatic rheumatism. Justice
court c0nyenes next Sat- Fday, tt
hear de trufn about some shoot
ing trouble and oIhey things
among Tie darkies. BILLY.
The leader., 1905-06-21
STATE NEWS ITEMS.


Laurel will repeat its fourth of
July celebration of last year.
A social and musical club has
been organized by Hazlehurst
young people.
Miss Carolyn Lee Roberts and
Mr.. Albert Ashford we're married
at Pocahontas.
The Liberty Male Academy has
asked for Carnegis's money offer
ed the State University and de
cIined.
Capt. and Mrs. w. 7. Ratliff,
prominent residents of Raymond,
have passed the 49th h-anniYersary
of their wedding day.
The oldest mule in Mississippi
is said to be grazing in Copiah
county. She has passed her 36th.
birthday. Her name is Maud.
A brilliant social function was
at Crystal Springs on the occasion
of the marriage of Miss Emile
Aby and Mr.. Rupert Howell,
June II.
During the month Of May,
Mayor VI. S. Vardaman, OF Green
wood, a brother of the Governor,
imposed fines in his court to the
amount of 1900.
Four generations of Montgom-
erys assembled at the home OF
Col. Lafayette Montgomery, of
Madison county, a few days since
for a weeks reunion.
A. Fl. Patterson, Of near Iuka,
plowed up two moIds for counter
feiting silver dollars in his new
ground. The moulds we're we'll
preserved and we're turned over
60 the Federal officials
The Magnolia Gazette strikes d
responsive chord ia Che heart Of a
great many persons when It ex-
presses regret that the Mississi ppi
Textbook Commission laid Web
ster's BIue-Back Speller on the
shelf. It's equal has never JET
been made.
Mr.. 2. Il. Geary. Of MeComb
City, has retired from The service
A
The leader., 1905-06-21

The Coahoma county Board Of
Supervisors has ordered bond
issue of 500, 090 for road irn
proveInent purposes; will build 8
fine iron bridge across the Sum
Il0wer river at Clarksdale, and has
let the contract for working the
public roads 10 sections. This is
The FIRST bond issue for public
highways eyer issued in Missia-
siDpi. and C0ahona Is the first
and only county ia the State that
has ever shown such interest iii
road building
The leader., 1905-06-21
Summer Silks.
and
Dress Goods.

We have gone through our
stock and taken out quite num-
Der of pieces of
White YOiIe
White Batiste
Figured Silk
Figured FOuIard
Figured VOile
Figured Batiste.
Some great values in this assort-
ment all going at bargain prices.
Ask about them.
- A big line of &c figured
~ lawn 80 in. wide meat and
dainty patterns.
Qr We have reduced an assort-
w ed lot Of figured lawns from
1Oc to Sc. You will find them
stacked on 1st center counter
near door. Some great values
here.
1d/ r "a dress for $1.25.
lA20 Be sure and ask to
see that lovely line of lawns and
dimities that have been reduced
to 12ac the yard.
The leader., 1905-06-21

streets of Aberdeen one day last
week. A year ago the drivers of
these same wagons were buying
corn from the West and hauling it
out of town instead Of in.
The leader., 1905-06-21

Cornelius Hawkins, a native
Mississippian but now a resident
of Nashville, is in jackson paint
ing portraits Of Governor Varda-
man, Judge Truly, ex- Gov. Low
ry and others. He has been
engaged by Director Rowland to
paint oil portraits Of the two old
statehouses at jackson, for the.
Hall Of Fame.
The leader., 1905-06-21

Prot. and Mrs George Whar-
ton, well known throughout Mis-.
sissippi, and WHO are now at tie
head Of the Lancaster Military
Academy at Eanoas er Texas. are
spending the SUMMER Nitli theif
family at Qfuso. NeFlh Cafolins
The leader., 1905-06-21

Bishop Galloway has been elect
ed president of the board Of trus-
tees Of Vanderbilt University,
vice Bishop HaFdgrove, resigned.
The leader., 1905-06-21
Table Linen.

/0r for 6S in. bleached, all
TN linen damask special val
.ues for the price.
70r for y in. bleached. all
~ linen damask, worth 81. 90
per yard.
The leader., 1905-06-21

Another sensational police up
heaval in New Orleans has turned
down some more official corrup-
tionists. It is all surprise;
wherefore, one might remark that
the public has been as blind as
has been the policeman on his
rounds.
The leader., 1905-06-21

The next Confederate Reunion.
will be held ii New Orleans next
April
The leader., 1905-06-21

Edwin Ricketts,, a former Jack
son boy, but now connected with
a large electrical establishment in
Birmingham. is spending a few
days with his parents, Prof. and
Mrs. r. S. Ricketts,, in Millsaps
Addition. jackson News.
Edwin is also former Brook
haven boy and friends here of
himself and parents are always
pleased to hear from him.
The leader., 1905-06-21
THE MCGRATH STORE
THE McGRATH STORE
OPENS a. M.
CLOSES pm.
The JUNE CENTER COUNTER
SALE STILL GOING ON.

Crowds dwell satisfied customers are
taking away each day some of the good
things we are offering for sale at bargain
prices. Last Saturday we had more busi-
ness than we could attend to- The sale
still continues. We are adding some new
things this week.
The leader., 1905-06-21

Miss Lottie Mason left Sunday
night for Columbus, to attend the
Summer Normal.
The leader., 1905-06-21
Special Items.

.7r SO in. bleaehed domestic
= that we offer at &c.
'5r Sc in. brown domestic
~ 2 to 10 yard pieces "a Sc
per yard.
'fkr for 9-qr best brown sheet
w ing.
'I4c for 45 in. bleaohed pillow
~ tubing.
'I7ILc for good feather tick
AHRN ing. Will hold feath-
'ers.
81 * for heavy white crotchet
pAAO quilts, worth S1.50
each.
|7r Ladies' vests, our regular
- 10c seller, tape neck and
Ssleeve, going at &c.
The leader., 1905-06-21

.. +. HOBBS. Editor and Proprietor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
0. V. WILSON TO LEAVE FITZGERALD.
He Will Accept a Position With the Geor'
gia Southern 6 Florida.

Mr.. o. V. Wilson will leave
Fitzgerald tomorrow or next day
for Palatka, Florida, to accept
the agency at that place of the
Georgia Southern & Florida Kali
road. Mr.. Wilson has been a
resident of Fitzgerald, with the
exception of a short interval,
about five years, and has the re-
spect and esteem of the business
community, and the love and
confidence of large circle of as
sociates. The Enterprise wishes
him good health and good fortune
in his new home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30

PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Apply at the Jessam mine.
MISS FLETCHER.
For a good team quick, phone
Renfroe and Boyd's stable, so al
so for good quick team. #
BULBS for sa1e:-Narcisus, hya-
cinths and snow drops.
MRS. r. A. WILSON.
After the "p1ay" Saturday
evening come to the 1. o. O. F.
and get a frst-class oyster stew,
or oysters in any style. The
Ladies of the Maccabees will
treat you right.
It is now Gran pa Bob Hender-
son, Col. and Mrs. H. j. Quincy
being the happy parents of a
pretty little girl. Gran'pa Bob
says it's the finest baby in the
country.-Ocilla Star.
The Central Market is still in
business at the old stand on
Grant St, where you can get
choice meats ofa kinds and fresh
fish at reasonable prices.
w. V. CHURCH.
LosT:-A blue coat containing
some important papers address
ed to John w. Wilcox, colored.
Lost this morning between Dav-
id Ewins' place and Fitzgerald.
Any information leading to its
recovery will be appreciated.
JOHN w. Wilcox,
Bowen Mill, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30

Rev. Thomas c.. Davis, the new
pastor of the Baptist Church, ar
rived with his family yesterday
afternoon and is staying at the
Lee.Grant Hotel until arrange
ments for housekeeping can be
made. Mr.. Davis will preach his
first sermons as pastor tomorrow
(Sunday) morning and evening.
1t has happened. Wednesday
the contract was closed with Mr..
J. B. McCreary to put in Ocil1a's
electric lights and waterworks
plant. The plant will be located
in the vicinity of Mr.. Floyd's
warehouse. The tower aud wat
ertank will be 125 feet high. A
$50 b. p. Corless engine will fur
nish the power. The city will
have thirty-three arc lights. The
water-mains will take in the bus
mess and residence parts of the
city. Work is to begin inside of
thirty days and is to be complet-
ed within six months. And thus
is Ocilla striding on to the front
rank of Georgia's best Cities
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30

Mr.. C. A. Johnson and family
with his brother, Jos. H. John
son, are in the city for the pur-
pose of starting a cigar factory.
They have shipped the material,
having the furniture made and
are looking for quarters today.
Both men are expert cigar max
ers, know their business and
have not come here to expert
ment, but to establish business
that will be profitable to them
selves and a step forward to this
industrial community. Every
good citizen will give them en-
m'ent in addition to q
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
School Notes.

The Fitzgerald High Schoe
two so cieties, friday
Sept. q, 1905. The eighth and
grades composing or
society, and the ninth and tent
grades the other.
The society organized by The
ninth and tenth grades met Err
day, Sept. % at one o'clock. The
name "Pierian" was chosen for
the society.
The officers of the Pieria
are; Lloyd Cooper, pres
dent; Caroline Hoover, vice-pres
ident; Isabel de Wandelear, secre
tary; and Catharlne Blum, pres
correspondent.
The society organized
the eight and eleventh grad
will have it's first regular meet
ing Friday, Oct. 5, at one O'Clock
Patrons and friends of th
schools are cordially invited to y
present.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.
Eeononly Wire Fence

Get busy at something useful.
Are your biscuit good? Then
call for Royal flour.
Seed wheat for sale at
If WHITcHARD's.
Ladies wanting calling cards
should phone ~ right away.
When you bring your cotton to
town don't forget the Phenix
people-correct weights.
Mr.. John w. Fletcher, Sr.,
killed a nine foot gator Monday
that had been feasting on his
hogs.-Ocil1a Star.
For Sa1e-Cross tie timber on
900 to 1OOOI acres land. Call on
or write ]. w. ROCKWELL,
st Care MCLAUGHLIN Lbr. Co.
Mr.. Lucius Paulk, one of the
leading citizens ofthe south east
ern part of the county, was
shaking hands with friends in
Fitzgerald today.
Will pay cash for hides, also
stock hogs for sale.
W. V. CHURCH,
Central Market.
Mrs. O. S.. Mccoy, returned
to her home in Cordele, yester-
day, after a sojourn of several
weeks in this city.
Misses Julia and Lola Paulk,
charming daughters of Mr.. D.
r. Paulk, of Fitzgerald, visited
at Mr.. J. Y. Pau1k's and Mr.. E.
J. Young's part of this week
Ocil1a Star.
Mrs. Bessie Whaley, accom-
panied by her daughter Alice
and her mother Mrs. Richardson
departed Wednesday evening fol
San Diego, Cal, where they ex
pect to make their future home
Yesterday morning the firm o
King & Young, assisted by Mr.
D. H. Peterson, made anothe1
raid on the gators in the 'Coocl
and killed a Mrs. Gator, severa
feet long, and twenty-one of he
children, making thirty-four kill
90 far this week.-Ocilla Sta
esetN
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
Mr.. J. E. Crawford Takes
Agency Of S. A. L. Ry

Mr.. E. Crawford succeeds
Seaboard Agent O. V. Wilson in
the responsible position of Fitz-
gerald representative of that
com pany. Mr.. Crawford has
been assistant agent for a num-
Der of years and understands
every detail of the work, and OF
course his recommendation for
the the place was the record he
has made in that capacity.
Mr.. Crawford came to the col
ony from Johnson City, Tenn,
seven years ago and is one of the
best known business men OF the
community. He is highly es-
teemed by his many friends who
Join the Enterprise in congratu-
lations to himself and to the COM
pany.
Mr.. William McLendon will
succeed Mr.. Crawford as assist
ant agent, He is one of the most
faithful and trusted employees
of the company at this place.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN

Fiye-acre tract, all under cult1-
walton, 200 peach trees, good 5
room house, large two-story barn,
chicken houses with yards. One
mile from P. o. viii sell for
$1,40O; $500 cash balance 5 yearly
payments with 10 interest. For
further information address Z.
O. Box III. Fitzgerald, Ga.
Hioh grade fertilizers.-Phenix
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
The Citizen Changes Hands.

What appears to be an anthem
ic rumor on the streets to day IS
to the effect that Mr.. Clarence
B. Lee has bought the t1tz'
gerald Citizen, which, if true, is a
matter for CALCULATIONS.
Mr.. Lee is one of the best
known newspaper men in the Col
onv. He is conservative, honor
able and straight forward we
are glad to welcome him back IN"
to the field. 1t has been stated
that he paid $4,000 for the prop
erty.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30

Bring your cotton to the Phen-
tx Warehouse the big stone ware
house up town. They give you
correct weights aud the ton at
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30
Notice.

The last half of cltV
be due and paYa
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-09-30

Dry Goods.
10 Yards Good Calico for 35c
10 Yards | IA Yard Wide Sheeting 400
10 Yards Regular Sheeting for SOC
This is an opportunity you should not
fail to take advantage OF.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-03-23

ming in general direction southwest
and lying between the Federal posi-
tons and Hatchers run Hatcher's
run is a swampy stream and made Il
good barrier when defended at the
fords. About thirteen miles west by
south of Petersburg there is a good
road crossing the run and leading to
the South Side railroad. This railroad
has Lynchburg and Danville cOnnec-
tons and was of highest Importance to
Lee in Petersburg. At Five Forks this
road was defended from the Federal
positions by intrenchments, and at Din
widdie Court House, five miles south
east, there We're Outposts and defenses
to guard against a surprise at Five
Forks Sheridan and the corps of
Warren, Wright and Humphreys moved
together toward the Federal left. and
Lee sent out General X. II. Anderson
with detached divisions to cope with
this strong force.
When General Lee learned of the
presence of Sheridan on the Petersburg
lines he promptly concentrated all of
his available cavalry to cooperate with
Anderson and placed General Fitz-
Hugh Lee in command Eitz Lee at the
time was in front of Richmond with
his own division and marched promptly
TO Five Forks. Early on March 80 the
Confederate troopers with Lee rode out
toward Dinwiddie Court House, which
had been reached by Sheridans adj
vance. A sharp skirmish took place
Late that day Fitz Lee was joined by
the cavalry divisions Of General F. L.
Rosser and General w. H. +. Lee. MAX
ing a total of nearly 5000 sabers in the
corps. Lee retired his troopers to Five
Forks where General George E. Pick
EFT, the hero of the famous charge at
Gettysburg, arrived about the same
lime with nearly 1000 infantry.
While FitZ Lee stood off the Federal
advance with a Gordon of sabers Pick
EFT intrenched his infantry on line eX-
tending about a mile east and west re-
Spectively of the junction of roads at
Five Forks. The lines of cavalry ex-
tended still farther on each flank. Dur
ing the 31st Sheridan's cavalry under
the immediate command of General
Wesley Merritt pressed close to Pick
ett's works on the direct front and en-
gagged in considerable sharp fighting.
During the preliminary movements
of the troops Sheridan had visited
Grant at the headquarters of the army
and received instructions to take com
mand of the Fifth army corps and
drive the enemy from Five Forks. Gen
eral Picketts works at Five Forks
were ingeniously constructed to cover
the forks of the roads and to protect
nearly two miles of the White Oak
road leading from Five Forks to Pc
tersburg, which it was Lees object to
keep open.
Sheridan's plan of attack was to
make feint of turning the enemy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-03-23

sought to be viewed in the light of
events then transporting. The breach
between the officials of the Hebrew
Church and the reforming rabbi had
already begun. Nicodemus rose su-
perior to the prejudice of his clique
and visited the Teacher. Wonder is
not that he came at night, but that
he came at all. What nOnpulsed Mic
Odemus was to be told that he could
only come into the kingdom as the
proselyte came into the Hebrew
Church. He considered himself "a
charter member. To find that it was
not "A question of higher or lower seat,
but of any seat at all, was what dunn
founded him.
The scenes shift in this absorb
inglv interesting panorama Jesus
conversation with the woman at ia
cob's well, to whom He makes His
first categorical declaration of Messi-
ahship. The healing of the noble
mans son is a history of the genera
ton, growth, and fruitage of faith all
in epitome. Jesus, at the Pool of
Bethesda, is picture of His sylnpa-
thy and power. The event also marks
the beginning of official hostility to
Jesus
There is "a philosophic continuity
in Johns presentation of incidents
which is ar more effective than a
bald chronological series. He does
not do violence to chronology, but he
is not hampered by it. His purpose
is to show the evolution of Jesus
character and work. Next in this or
der comes the miracle of the loaves
and fishes, followed by the appearance
of Jesus at the Feast of Tabernac-
les, and closing with the miracle of
the healing of the man born blind.
This latter miracle was like so many
Others, an acted parable. Jesus re-
fused to enter with His disciples into
the current and fayorite speculation
"iAiNll 81 iiilh lIoCll III VIC NuCHlIOn
whether the man or his parents were
sinners; whether the suffering was
sign of sin, and the degree of it indi-
Gated the degree of the sin. He turn
ed from splitting hairs to opening
eyes. 1t pleased Him to condescend
to the use of the crude materia medi-
- 10 i
the growing faith of the unfortunate
man and to make the cure the more
conspicuous. Johns glowing nara
tive gives us a dissolving view, fasci-
mating and impressive. The pitiful
mendicant fades away, and in his
stead appears a glorious confessor
witty and dauntless meet to be enroll
ed in the noble army of the faithful.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-03-23

poured on them and carried the works.
Winthrop fell mortally wounded. the
last brigade commander killed in the
Army of the Potomac
When General Pickett saw that his
left flank had been broken by the Fifth
corps he withdrew Il brigade from the
front line which faced the Federal cav
airy, rallied the troops and guns driv-
en- from the captured angle and prepar-
ed to make a stand for the defense Of
his rear, which was in danger This
new line was quickly smashed by
Warren's troops, AND the Gonfeder-
ates moved down the line toward the
forks.
Meanwhile General Devin'S division
Of Federal cavalry moved to the attack
on Pickett's direct front at Five Forks
Two mounted brigades of Clusters di-
vision charged at the same time upon
the line held by W. II. +. Lees mount
ed men. Custer delivered the attack
with his usual dash, but Lee held his
ground for a time. One of Devin'S
brigadeS broke over the Confederate
works, capturing three guns of Pc
grams battalion with two battleflags
and 900 prisoners.
In the fight with Devin the gallant
boy colonel, Willie Pegram fired his
last shot. He fell beside his guns
Both General Pickett and Fitz Lee
We're absent from the front line when
Warren sprung his fierce attack upon
the angle. Owing to the density of the
woods no sound of battle reached them.
4 courier notified Pickett that the fight
was on, and, galloping down the road,
he barely passed the angle when War
ren's leading brigade broke through.
FitZ Lee was cut off and waited mac
tive beyond Hatcher's run until his
defeated troopers joined him.
At the close of the battle Sheridan
relieved Warren of his command for
the reason. as he alleged that Warren
had been dilatory in making attack ana
did not exert himself to inspire his
troops while they We're in action Sher-
idan'S victory at Five Forks cut Lees
direct communications between Peters
burg and Lynchburg, but the line from
Richmond to Danville and its Lynch
burg connections remained intact.
GEORGE L. KILMER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-03-23
Sheridan at Five Forks
A FoRTIETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY

'IETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STORY

right flank close TO the forks with cav
airy while the Fifth infantry corps
under Gen-ral G. X. Warren Stormed
the Entertainments on the Comic lcrate
left by approaching the position diago-
nally and charging over the works and
across the road at the same iuu-e.
The extreme end of Pic,sc;t's IL
trenched line was in the woods auI
could not he located within many hun
dred yards. The first ana second III
visions of Warren. marching lY %
flank. passed il. and the third and 1T
division. which was also the smallest.
led by .ROmayne Il. Ayers. following
the other TWO. received Il gallin~ Ire
from the COnfederates posted behind
the angle. Ayers quickly faced his re-
serve brigade toward the blazing Guns
1t was led by Colonel Frederick Win
thrOp of the Fifth New York. a cousin
of Major Theodore Winthrop. the hero
of Big Bethel. The brigade was com
posed entirely Of New Workers They
charged at double quick. with Win
thrOp at their head The Confcdcratcs
had placed their best guns and men in
the angle as a forlOrn hope. 1t was
defended gallantly, but WinthrOp's sol
diers plunged through the heavy fire