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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
LANDED IN DOWN.
Honorable Mention,

While rrmmaging around the attic day early last
easion'' met with quite an experience had climbed
to the top of big trunk for garment which could
not reach from the floor when sudden gust of wind
bleW out my light and lo there in utter darkness
badly frightened, and not knowing which way to jump
fet Ike screaming and in my agitation jumped right
For second imagined was drowned then did scream
at the very top Of voice MY screams brought
ana ght and instead of scoldng me- deserved
just sat down and laughed until my predca-
ment She said it would be good idea the future
Tor me to remember the old adage ttLook before you
leap" -Evanoelina Green -
seventh Grade. -,t---s--. .- Hankinson N. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
TILL THE STREAM RUNS BY.

-
The sun shone in the clear blue sky. Not blade of
grass moved as trudged along road to the town
In my path lay small stream I looked for plank to
put across it, but saw none. I looked at the
and the stream about two feet deep ami
five feet wide, finally decided to jump Knowing it
would have to be high jump to gain the other steep
ek took run and eaped into the air. But alas for
me! The other bank was great deal higher than I
thought and good wetting the result Next time
PREFER like the boy in the fable, to lie down beside
stream and wait till it runs by: Roy Boelter,
Sixth Grade, ~ LIE Sueur MINI
Union School. 4L-~~% ~.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
OUT-OF-TOWN, TOPICS
For Sunday, December 9:
"THE RETURN,O

> Dreams, and stories Of picnics and thunder
storms are barred. .--"..- " sy....~~
The stories must be strictly original in plot and
composition,b but they may be true fiction. If
true, they must be written in the first person. If
hct1on, they must be written in the third person.
The stories should be mailed so as to reach the
office of The journal Junior - ~ -
Not Later Than Thursday Morning, November 20.
They must be written in ink on one side only of
the paper, not more than 800 words in length, nor
less than 100, marked with the number Of words
and each paper signed with the grade, school,
name and address Of the writer. The papers must
not be rolled >1,.-- =. ~-~@=@
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
A Word to the Wise

Never worry .-.
Cultivate tact.
Don't get Into rut i'..
Learn to do things to finish. 7..- g..
Don't be too proud to take advice. -
Don't let a little success spoil you. ~
" Keep a sharp eye your weak points.
: Study your strong points and strengthen them
Cultivate the habit of getting along smoothly
with others. sr~ - - :.
Keep learning, and apply your knowledge to.
practical purposes. = -. :
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
EVER READY RUTH.

One day my friend Ruth over to see me and we
were sitting on the grass under large maple tree by
the house 1t was very and sultry day, Ruth
suggested that take off stockings
be COOL We did and then tried to think of something
to do Our kitchen quite low had often seen
my brother jump from the roof said to Ruth sThe
kitchen ism It high Let's try to jump" She is always
ready for anything matter how dangerous and before
had finished talking she busy climbing to the roof
She was up first, but close behind her We
sat there trying to decide whether should jump or not
At last Ruth gave whoop and jumped landing squarely
On her bare feet thought it must have hurt her and
1 asked did it hurt Ruth?' She readily answered,
mol, then gave cry and jumped. Ny! that was
certainly jump feel the stinging sensation yet
whenever recall of it and I think Ruth can too We
are not apt soon to forget our 'tjump' ~
Eighth Grade. - ,:szs> :-1'-Blanche Edred ~..-
- s'-z E2~S "a s.r@ za..za= Dassel Mimi
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
JUST WONDERED.
-(HOnorable Mention1

One time last summer L stayed with grandma while
grandpa went to Minneapolis One evening grandma told
me to climb up to the haymow and throw down hay
Tor the horse climbed up and had just taken forkful
OF hay, when sound like smothered cough from
the corner Of the haymow did not wait to climb down
the ladder but ran quickly to the open door jumped
landed with wrist out Of joint but that was not
serious matter, considering that had jumped twenty
1eet. That same night grandpa home and was
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
A FLIGHT OF FANCY.

When was about 5years old we lived at old Bridgie
just the kind Of lonesome place to give girl strange
fancies. One day the idea came that could fly
Don't ask me how the idea came to met just came
and the longer it remained the plausible it became
until finally decided to try There was large stump
near the house. SO got upon and jumped and topped
my arms about, as often had our hens do. OF
course, fell and when came down my chin hit on nv
knees and very nearly broke my jaw-bone.
Sixth Grade. Iva Field,
:. Northome, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
MASKED IN A SHELL.

One summer during an outing at lake. party Of
friends and took the steamboat Maple Bay The end
OF the bay very swampy and overgrown with cat
tails We expecting friends that evening and
as the train did not arrive until 12 pm. decided
gather some catails to burn when they arrived The
largest in the middle where there was more
water Everywhere stepped to try to gather cat
tail he sank deeply. made determined effort for
large and looking around something black like
a stone by and put foot out While trying to
get my other foot on it before falling felt it
water looking where would land just to get far
enough away from that horrd thing. Standing in the
water as frightened could be, looked around and
large turtle his toward US as if he never
had had such good time. Evelyn. Graindeand
Ninth Grade Z .... y~.s-. H. Warren MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
For Sunday, December 16:
"a LITTLE TOO MUCH" :

. * A LITTLE TOO MUCH -
Stories of cooking, picnics and thunderstorms
barred. ~ -
The stories must be strictly original in plot and
composition. They may be true or fiction.
The papers should be mailed SO as to reach the
office of The Journal Junior
Not Later Than Thursday Morning, December g.
They must be written in ink on one side only of
the paper, not more than 800 words in length, nor
less than 100, marked with the number Of words
andeach paper signed with the grade, school, name
and address OF the writer. The papers must not be
rolled.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
SPEED AND IA CoMPRoMIsE

Here is stunt for you, Henry. IL dare you to do
it. Run down here fast and then stop at the edge
Harold standing at the top of long, santing roof
at the back of their house. With him the roof was
Henry The two boys had been playing had climbed
up to the top Of the roof and walking around
The lower Of the roof twenty feet above ground
and 50 it would be quite fall if they slipped stumbled
Henry being cautious boy, tried dssuade him from
attempting such dangerous project, but this made
to try it. He said, "You II il can't do it,, and
started When he nearly down tried check him
self, but it impossible. He became frightened at
the prospect Of either jump fall Luckily it hap
Pened that his mother cleaning house day and
mad her mattresses and pillows out precisely
ne would land if he jumped He decided to jump and
landed right in their midst. Harold told afterward
that his pride would not permit twenty-foot fall.
Ninth Grade. Frederick H. Cesander,
,= Buffalo, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
MNNEAPoI MINNESOTA SUNDAY MORNING NoyEMBER 70 1yuo

very glad because not obliged go back To- close
the barn DOORS There something that has nnzzed me-
ever snce-was that real cough or did my imagination
make coward of me9 Doris Gordon
B Seventh Grade, 1920 Third Street N.
FRANKLIN School. Mankato, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
A BOX OF BEAUTIES,

"say! there's long box in your mail-box,'' painted
H who had run all the way down to tell about it.
We thought there had been accident when we saw
him running 50 fast "a long boxg' said, *sand
whom?" tFor you of course'' 'tI'n get the key and
what it is said. What it be and where can
it be fromF', my thought when I went up to the
Postoffice took the box home impatient to open it.
First there was piece of wrappingpaper2 That
off in a hurry. Then off lid and up was pulled
tissue paper and TO- there large bunch of Ameri
can beauties and carnatons! Oh, how jumped for joy!
Eighth Grade. ~ ~ =. Lillian E. Anderson
.....-...s -T Winthrop, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
SCREWED COURAGE.

" Oh, girls Come up in the hay1oft The hay is just
lovely and smely'' This is what my sister called to
my friend and me one day several years ago. can
we answered and Immediately mounted the ladder
to the loft We slid from high pile hay in the corner
to the floor Of the loft and enjoying ourselves
mensely when it suddenly popped into my head that it
dared the girls to do it, but they refused so screwed
up sufficient courage and then quickly jumped touched
The ground rather suddenly and felt queer twchng
in my right foot tried to walk, but fell over The
girls down from the loft and went for my brother
to help me indoors learned that had sprained
my ankle very badly and would be forced to lie still for
number Of days until it better. -r~s-- -.
Ninth Grade. Henrietta Conmy,
Pembna n. D.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
MORE DRIFTS DUE.

This morning when went outdoors the barn. there
was little snowbank in the road. did not want to
60 thru it and 50 tried my luck at jumping it.
Zone, two, three Jump' When landed on the other
sde my feet slipped and fell backward into the snow
bank. When stood up and found that was covered
with snow from head to foot said to myself tWhy did
/ not walk thru and would not have had such snow
blanket9" That was my first jump over snowbank
this fall and it unucky But still hope that there
will be some lucky ones Edward Baumann
$ Sixth Grade Fairfax, Mimi
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
A THRILLING SCENE.

One day in Detroit high bridge crowd had
gathered to watch yacht race the people were very
much excited and did not notice little boy who was
being crowded and the edge young
man. named Saxton, suddenly cried: stLook outl Move
back! You're crowding this boy!'' but too Late
for the little boy already crowded thru the rails
falling to the river hundred feet below Before any
one knew what had happened, Mr. saxton's hat, coat
and boots off and he ready to jump. A man
standing tried to stop him, but unable So
The turned away afraid that he might not come
again The little boy to the surface before
Mr.. Saxton jumped, the second time he up just
few feet from his who reached him just as he
went under for the third time arose from the
crowd and in few minutes boat picked both up The
little boy revived and very grateful to Mr.
Saxton for having saved his life. Mildred Howell,
Eighth Grade, 213 Minnesota Avenue s,
Irving School, Sioux Falls, S. d.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
A GIRL DID IT.

Joe, Tom, Harry and Bess playing hide-andseek
one sunny afternoon There not single place in
which to hide that Tom, who cit, - did not know
Joe and Harry the low roof of the shed Bess
did not know where to CO. Suddenly, she ran to the
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-25
ONE KIND OF JAM.

One cold dreary day in March, I was playing on
jam of logs in the Mississippi river The ice was just
breaking and places there were large air holes
trying to see how fast could run on the logs
without slipping, when suddenly to an airhole
could not STOP tried to jump to the other side and
landed in the very center of the hole The water was
SO cold that could hardly swim to the logs but when
reached them went sto shore the logs Then went
home and put dry clothes did not care about
running log jams any more that spring.
Sixth Grade, Charlie Card,
Lincoln School Anoka, MIMI
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11

Also the following 5-acre tracts
formerly located within this city OF
Fitzgerald, Ga, and sold by said city
for the taxes due the city of Fitzger-
aid for the year 1897, and which
tracts were purchased by the city of
Fitzgerald, Ca, at said tax sale, to-
wit: Tracts number 1895 and 1852 in
original land lot number 81 in the
third district of Irwin county, Ga,
tracts number 1915 and 1914 in origi-
nal land lot number 80 of the third
district of Irwin county, Ga. ALI said
lots and tracts are partof the lands
surveyed and plated, and plat filed
by the American Tribune Soldier Col
ony Company in the Office of the
Clerk of Irwin Superior Court, and
the numbers of lots, squares, blocks
and tracts above referred to are the
numbers designated on said plat by
said The American Tribune Soldier
Colony Company.
This October 3rd, 1906.
HERMAN SMITH,
Chief of Police,
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR COUNTY COMMISSION 'R.

Fitzgerald, Ga, Oct 6, 1905.
To the white voters of Ben Hill o.:
1t is quite embarrassing to me to
again offer myself to the public as a
candidate for office ia this county,
having just been nominated and elec-
Ted as county commissioners of Irwin
county. | made the above race in
good faith, and upon Issues very i'm
portant to this part of the county
(now Ben HilD and after my nomina-
zion it became necessary to cut the
county, which was favored and voted
for.
l live in the new county and can
not serve the old county. 1t Is my
desire to serve the people in the
county in which live and at the re-
quest of my friends. in all parts of
the county, l again ask tho voters to
favor me with their support. at the
coming election, for one Of the COM
missioners of roads and revenues.
If elected l will serve the public to
the best of my ability. shall favor
good roads in all parts of the county
and leading into the city of Fitzger-
aid, the county site. | shall favor a
reasonable tax levy, sufficient to meet
the demands of the county aud any
measure pertaining to the upbuild-
ing of the county.
Thanking you for your past favors
and soliciting your support In the
coming election.
Respectfully,
WESLEY r WALKER,
r. Il, d. No. 3, Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
City Tax Sales
Georgia. Irwin County,
City of Fitzgerald.

Georgia, Irwin County,
City of Fitzgerald. !
Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 9th day of November,
1906. at the front door of the city
hall, in the city of Fitzgerald, Ga,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. m.
and O'Clock p. M. there will be Of
fered at public sale to the highest
bidder for cash, by the Chief of Pc,
lice of the city of Fitzgerald, Ga. the
following described city lots all loca,
ted within the city of Fitzgerald, Ga,
and all of said lots being purchased
by said city of Fitzgerald at tax sales
for taxes due said city of Fitzgerald
the time of redemption being expired
upon all said tax sales. to.wit:
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
oLEkK OF SUPERIOR COURT.
J. H. GOODMAN,

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. d. w. M. Whitley for the office
of Clerk of Superior Court, subject to
action of the democratic primary
Mr.. Whitley is one eff the Oldest resi-
dents of this locality, is especi ally
we'll qualified to discharge the duties
of the office in an acceptable manner
aud for honesty and integrity is the
peer of any man who can offer
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
For COUNTY TREASURER

i wish to announce my candidacy
for the Office of Treasurer of Ben Hill
County subject to the white primary
or whatever action may be taken
with regard to same
AS to my qualifications and worthi'
ness, my long residence here has en-
abled every one to post themselves
more satisfactorily than any state
ment of my own coulddo.
| will appreciate the support OF
any and all voters and, If elected,
will give the county the best service
am capable Of.
Respectfully,
D B. NULL.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
For SHERIFF..
Very respectfully
WRIGHT j. LUKE

hereby announce myself candi-
date for sheriff of Ben Hill county,
subject to the white primary, or
whatever action may be taken by the
executive committee for the nomina-
tion of county officers. / am we'll
known to most of the people of the
new county and [ will certainly ap-
preciate their support of my candi-
dacy. l have laudable ambition to
be Ben Hill's first sheriff and if
elected, will make the new county
the best officer l know how. am in
this race to stay and to win if honest,
straight forward and active work
viii do it.
PocnontfnlIU
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR TR ASURER.

| hereby announce myself can di-
data for the Office of Treasurer OF
Ben Hill County subject to the white
primary. will appreciate the sup
port Of all who deem me worthy The
office, and will in event of election,
discharge the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
j. HI. GOODMAN,
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
For TAX COLLECTOR

To the voters of Ben Hill County ]
here by announce myself candidate
for the office of Tax Collector of Ben
Hill County subject to the white
primary or what ever action the ex-
eeutive Committee my direct and
earnestly solicit the help of all the
voters of the County.
Very respectfully
WRIGHT j. LUKE
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
Respectfully,
q. z. MINGLEDORF.
FOR TREASURER

To the voters of Ben Hill county: l
respectfully submit my name as
candidate for county treasurer sub
iec, to the primary should one be
called. Should l become your choice
promise a faithful discharge of the
duties of the important office.
Respectfully,
L. ROBITZSCH,
Ashton, Ben Hill county, Ga, Oct. 9th
1905.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR TAX RECEIVER

TO the voters of Ben Hill County:
81 announce myself candidate for
the office of Tax receiver of Ben Hill
County and will appreciate the Sup
port of all the voters of the new
county.
Very Respt Yours,
EARLE GIBBS.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
Respectfully.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
r. V. HANDLEY.

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
AT the solicitation of many friends
/ announce my candidacy for the Of
hse of commissioner of Ben Hill
county, subject to the action of the
white primary. have resided and
transacted business in this locality
for a number of years and a1n well,
aud | hope, favorably, known to most
OF the people. Should they consider
my candidacy favorably and honor
me by an election, it shall be my
greatest pleasure to give to them the
very best services of which | am cap
able. respectfully,
III M. WARREN.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for Sheriff Of Ben Hill count,
sutj ject to'the action of the Demo
cratic committee. If elected, l shal
discharge the duties of the office tC
the very best OF my ability. will
appreciate the support and encour'
agement Of my friends.
w. Fl. FOUNTAIN.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
ANN JUDGEMENTS.
For Ordinary.

81 the Voters of Ben Hill County.
hereby announce myself as can
kiate for Ordinary of Ben Hill coun
subject to the white primary II
bid, or to the vote of the people.
F4ll appreciate your support, and
hould l be elected, will give to the
nice my best energy and ability.
Respectfully
G. NJ. WISE.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR ORDINARY.

The people of Georgia voted in last
Wednesdays g 'ele ction to give us the
county of Ben Hill, therefore | here
~ announce my candidacy for ordi-
nary Of Ben Till county, subject to
The white primary, or whatever action
may be taken by the executive COM
mittee for the nomination of county
officers.
Respectfully,
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR n aEAsrJRFR.

/ hereby announce myself a candi'
date for tho Office of Treasurer of Ben
Hill county, subject to the white pri-
mary if held, or the people. Ii elec-
ted / promise to discharge the duties
of this Office carefully and correctly.
Respectfully yours,
T.. O. TISDEL.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR COUNTY CoMMIssI NER.

FOR COUNTY CoMMIssI NER.
here by announce myself candi-
date for county Commissioner for
Ben Hill county, and will appreciate
the support of my friends.
N. w. GARBUTT.
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
Left Over From T uesday.

absent over year, returned
home yesterday from Manton
Texas. He has been thro thai
flood we read about.
| The w. C. T. L. will hold
their regular meeting on Fri
day at 8 p. m. in the Baptist
church. The delegates to the
state convention will give their
reports. Be on time.
Mrs. Arthur Jones who has
been in Chicago, Ills, several
months, returned home yester'
day.
c. Kim ball, of Elberton is visit
| ing his parents in this city.
Mrs S. B. Avant, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. j
Z. Campbell, returned to her
home in Ambrose Saturday.
Mrs. Lena Harper of A m brose
attended the Wilcox bargain sale
on Saturday.
Mrs. w. r. Paulk, of Alapaha,
who had been wishing her father
3. E. Luke, and Miss Ruth Hin
son returned to Alapaha Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Wilson, of
Commerce, is the guest of Mrs
J. P. Jackson.
Mrs. F. G. Mark who has been
visiting her cousin John Branch,
returned to Brighton Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Brown
and little son, Clay, spent Sun"
day with Mr.. Browns parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. S. c. Brown.
Miss Mona Ingram will spend
the week with her sister, Mrs.
l.. Gregory, of Osierfeld
Mrs. DR.. Griffin returned
from Cordele Saturday.
DR.. Halle returned from the
druggists convention at Atlanta
last Saturday.
Mrs. w. w. Bush, of Dublin
was a visitor in Fitzgerald last
week.
When the outlook is not good
try the uplook.
John Huff reports the recelp
of the accrued pension of Mr.
Hengstler for his widow.
II. c. Brownlee returned tt
Florahome, Florida, yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Paulk, O.
Alapaha, returned home yester'
day.
A. J. Swords returned to his
mill at Ashton yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Brown at
tended the G. A. r. encampment
at Minneapolis where Mrs
Brown received special attention
because OF her efforts to build ;
pavilion at Andersonvllle ceme
tary. They spent one month il
Chicago, Ills wish their son ant
the rest Of the time among rela
tives and friends at their ole
home city, Indianapolis, Indiana
arriving here on Friday and de
lighted to get home.
All! because of Tiger booz
Geo. r. MCGOWAN and Samb
Walker got their war paint OF
and flew into ore another wbicl
FRAY caused Mr.. MCGOWAN to b.
bound over to appear IN the city
court. AS it stands no one is re
sponsibie but the contestants ant
the man who dealt ia illicit sal
of liquor as the better class o
citizens are no longer partners II
the sale Of that which causes con
tentions aud brawls.
| Also the following 5-acre tract
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11
FOR ORDINARY.

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
The majority of the voters of the
State of Georgia having by their bal
los cast on the 3rd day of October,
1885,, ratified the constitutional
amendment creating the county OF
Ben Hill, aud have a laudable am
bi5ion to have the honor of serving
her good people as their first ordi-
nary, therefore make the announce
ment of my candidacy for this Of
foe subject to your approval at the
polls, should my candidacy meet with
favor in your Judgment, and should
ven by your votes honor me with this
trast, great will be my gratitude. l
assure you that will guard it with
care and most faithfully promise you
that l shall never commit an official
act that will cause one tinge of regret
for thus honoring me. l make this
announcement subject to the white
primary, or whatever action may be
taken by the executive committee
for the nomination or election OF
s4. III <ff fst&ft. 1890 k.y,1r,,'
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11

x1.ra;st;no ia 4 fatal misconception OF the
Fitzgerald enterprise., 1906-10-11

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