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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16
THE SEWER PROPOSITION.

Fitzgerald is more interested now in the mat
ter of sewers than any other one thing.
We are a little tardy but will now proceed to
make up for lost time.
The plans and specifications that have been
prepared and adopted by the city council have
been exhibited and explained in elaborate detail
to many of those interested within the last day or
two.
Mr.. H. s.. Jaudon, of Savannah who drew the
plans, was here Saturday and yesterday with the
we'll prepared MAPS plans, specifications and estl'
mates.
The system complete will cost the city approx
imstely 967, 100000.
There will be about eighteen miles OF sewers
with septic tank at the main Outfal for the filter
alton and publication of the sewage.
This includes little more than three miles
$1,000 feet-of 18-inch trunk sewer, from the
forks of the creek about one mile south east of
the city, to point just below the Minnie mill
pond. If it is possible to avoid this three miles
of big sewer it will save about $15,O0O>
The detailed cost is estimated as follows:
For the septic tank and filter, 5000
For trunk and sub trunk sew
ers, II, Is and 18.inch pipe
about seven miles (ncluding
the three miles to below
Minnie pond) 3OOOO
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

Newton and Mark Mathis, two
mere lads but courageous and en-.
ergetic, are running the dray line
of Mr.. Davis, who was compelled
to give up the work on account OF
physical inability. We commend
the Mathis boys to the public, in
need of such draying as they may
be able to do as not only deserving
of reconsideration, but absolutely
trust worthy. (tf)
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16
Last Round.

| will be at the following places
on the dates named below for the
purpose of receiving the State and
County Tax Returns for the year
1908:
Williamson Mill, Monday, May
25.
Vaughn, Tuesday, May 26.
Bowen's Mill, Wednesday, May
q.
Dickson's Mill, Thursday, May
%.
Ashton, Friday, May 20,
J. A. Justice & Co.'s office from
June 1st to June Goth, after which
time my books will positively be
closed. This May Is, 1908.
EARLE GIBBS,
r. I. r. Ben Hill Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16
2,379 Drunks In 1907.
And Only $50 In 1903

From Atlanta Cons titutIon.
The saloons advocate claims that
prohibition does not prohibit. The
annexed comparative statement OF
the case, tried in the recorders
court of Atlanta is a sufficient
answer to the statement that pro-
hibition does not lessen crime and
drunkenness in Georgia.
Atlanta Ga, June 10, 190S.-
w. j. Preston, clerk of the record
er's court, has recently complied a
record of the number of DRINKS
and cases in the recorders court
for 1908, as compared with the
number for the same length of
time for 1907.
The record for May shows ma
terial decrease in the number of
DRINKS. In May, 1907, there were
424 cases of plain DRINKS, whereas
in May Of this year there were re-
corded 115. The total number OF
cases for May, in 1907, was 1855,
whereas in 1908 there were $40.
The record for the first five
months of 1907, records: The
total number of cases 7,712, where
as in 1908 there have been 3,988
cases in the five months. The
total number of DRINKS only for
the Ave months in 1907 was 1873,
whereas in 1908, for the same
length Of time, there had been re-
corded only $50 DRINKS.
These official records from the
clerk of the recorders court will
be of considerable interest to those
Who are interested in the success
Of the prohibition law.
The number of drunk cases is
now on the decline, there being
only 115 in May, whereas in April
there were Las; in March 1873, in
February 1913.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16
Fitzgerald Made Furniture.

J. w. shultz, at 22S N. Grant
street, makes a specially of kitchen
cabinets with fitting bin attach
ment, most convenient, economical
and clean. Also the Utility ice
Lax and Mission porch chairs.
~ family in Fitzgerald ought
have one of these Fitzgerald
manufactured pieces of furniture.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

Notice To Irwin Tax Payers,
Tax Receiver for Irwin County
will be at the Office Justice & Co.,
Monday for the purpose of receiv-
ing tax returns.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

At Soda Founts you will find
CRYSTAL SPRINGS Ginger Ale. 1t
is the best on the market without
any exception. If.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

The Ladies Aid Society of the
PRESBYTERIAN church will have Cake
and other 1elicacies on sale at the
Fitzgerald Drug Co., corner Grant
and Central Ave-, every Saturday
afternoon. 67-tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

When in need of nice dry load
of stove wood, phone No. 104.
Wood and Lumber yards in rear
of Opera House. 10.12tf
w. r. BOOKER.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

Ovens Barber Shop opposite
Haile's Drug Store, Pine street.
Strictly first class, hot and cold
baths. If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

This little verse that looks so solemn
Is just put in to fill the column.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-16

All the news of Fi&-
gerald and Ben Hill
County WHEN IT is
NEWS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Mrs. Nancy Weldon.

Nancy Hatfield was born in Whitney
county, Kentucky, August 8, 1921, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Greed
Bobbitt, in Leon, Iowa, Nov. 81, 1908,
aged 81 years, 8 months and IS days.
The deceased was united in marriage
to Harrison Weldon, in Mercer county,
Mo-, in 1889, and to their union were
born nine children, six of whom survive,
A. j. Weldon, of ,Neodesha, Kas., 7. r.
Weldon, of Miami, Okla, Mrs. Creed
Bobbitt, of Leon, Iowa, Mrs. James
Rruner, of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. d.
N. King, of Springfield, Mo-, and Mrs.
j. p. Longfellow. of Springfield. Mo.
Her husband proceeded her to the bet
ter world number Of years ago. Mrs.
Weldon was a charter member of the
Christian church Of Leon, and was al
ways noble church worker, living a
consistent christian life, loved and re-
spected by a large circle of friends who
mourn her departure.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Creed
Bobbitt, in Leon, on Sunday, Nov. %
by Elder Charles Arthur Coax we'll,
pastor of the Christian church, and her
remains were taken to Springfield, Mo-.
for interment by the side of her hus-
band. A good woman has gone to her
reward in Heaven.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Mrs. Aug Kuchel and daught Nellie
returned Tuesday to their home at Hol-
stein, Iowa, after visiting for a couple
of weeks at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. G. f. Clark, six miles north of
Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Brazelton returned
Tuesday to their home at Yelton, Okla,
after visiting a week in this city at the
home of his brother, Clabe Brazelton,
coming here to attend their family re-
union.
Attorney George Howell, of Omaha,
was visiting with friends in this city
last Friday, having been back to Davis
City to spend Thanksgiving at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Howell.
Mrs. G. l.. Van Nostrand and sons,
Claire and Rodger, of Bedford, came
last Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
at the home Of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Nj. Van Nostrand. They returned home
Saturday afternoon.
Bliss ADELAIDE Woodland, who spent
Thanksgiving with relatives in this city,
went to Decatur City Saturday morning
for few days visit with relatives
before returning to her studies at Drake
University in Des Moines.
DR.. ]. W. Rowell returned Friday
from Alton where he was called to at
tend the funeral of his cousin, Will e.
Cherry. He was accompanied home by
his sister, Miss Bess Rowell, of Alton,
who will spend week here.
Miss Irene Henry, who has been TAX
ing post graduate course as a profess
sional nurse at Topeka, kas,, finished
her work and returned to this city last
week and will visit here until after the
holidays at the home of her sister, Mrs.
VIM. Langreder.
| Miss Henrietta Mills returned Mon
day to Des Moines where she is en-
ployed in the Office of the Chamberlain
Medicine Co., having been called home
by the illness of her sister, Miss Mergie
Mills, of Eden township, who is now
slowly recovering.
Albert Biddison, of GAINESVILLE, was in
Leon Tuesday, on his way home from a
three weeks trip to Old Mexico, where
he visited in the city Of Mexico, Vera
Cruz and other points Of interest. He
had a most delightful trip and his health
was greatly benefited by the trip.
! George Bowman, of Leon, and Mrs.
Louisa Boyer, of Eden township, return.
ed Saturday evening from Carruthers-
Vile, Mo-, where they visited over
Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. Boy
er's son, Charles Goodrich, and spent
few days visiting old friends in that
vicinity.
Ed. Parker, who is serving his second
period of enlistment in the U. S. army,
! came in last Thursday and visited over
Sunday at the home of his uncle, Ed
Parker, east of town. He recently com
pleted full term of service as mem
Der of Co. L, 18th Infantry, being
stationed at Eft. Leavenworth, Kansas,
and then re.enlisted in the 9th Infantry
and will be assigned to FIT. Sam Houston,
at San Antonio, Texas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
A Valuable Food.

"Sealshipt' Oysters are particularly
rich in food values but
light and easily digested. One can eat
heartily of them without discomfort.
They can be prepared in scores of diff
ferent ways, all equally tempting.
They are acceptable as single course
or as an entire meal. Eaten for lunch,
dinner or supper, they are always ap-
pet;zing and delicious.
To appreciate the real flavor and
piquancy of the oyster it must be fresh.
That is one reason for "Sealshipt" SUI
periority. "Sealshipt" Oysters" must
be fresh because they are packed in
sealed, alright containers with ice
around the containers. No water
touches the oysters. You get the
natural oyster, whole and perfect.
We sell "sealshipt" Oysters you will
find them displayed in white porce-
lain case bearing the blue "Sealshipt''
trade mark. Harry J. Vogt & Co.
J. Hotfhines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Gladys Fay Swope.

Gladys Fay Swope was born March
-, 1901, and died Nov. -, 1908, aged
years, s months and 10 days, at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Swope. east of Leon. She was taken
sick twelve days before with diph-
iberia. All that medical aid and loving
parents could do was done but she was
too pure for this world and was called
to her Heavenly home. She was a
bright and loving child, loved by all
and idolized by her parents who have
the sympathy of the entire community in
the sad loss of their only child.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

This is the season of the year to
brighten up the house and out build
ings. Come in and let us show you the
Sherwin Williams house paint and
Chicago white lead and oil paint. Our
prices are as low as the lowest.
VIM. CREIGHTON s. Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

This is the entire herd Of
the late ]. A. Harper and is
sold to close up the estate.
In the sale will be IS cows
with calves at foot; 10 spring
heifer calves; 10 bull calves;
5-year- old registered bull; 10
head high grade yearling
bulls.
EMorAlff1in6 Mill no Snid
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Save per cent by paying cash and
trading with us.
OGILvIR & GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

If you are going to have public sale
Pearl Craig will furnish a good hot
lunch for it. See him at Harry Wright's
implement store. 7tf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Get your furniture repaired by James
Grandstaff at WATSON & Boone's store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

We sell Guns and Traps cheap, and
buy Hides, Furs, Pelts, etc.
NORTHWESTERN HIDE & FUR Co.
14.3t Minneapolis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
For Rent.

Y Furnished cottage on corner east Of
the bus barn. Apply first door south.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
WILL GLENN OPPOSE ovERMAN ?

The Washington correspondent of
the News and Observer has the fol-
lowing to say in regard to Glenn's
candidacy for the Senate:
"For nearly two years there has
been gossip in political circles in the
State to the effect that Gov. Glenn
would announce himself as candi-
date for the Senate against Senator
Overman, before the expiration of
his present term. The Governor has
on numerous occasions asserted that
he had never given consideration to
such an ambition. It now appears
that the chief executive is consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of entering the
race. A prominent democrat here
today states that the Governor has
written to personal friends in the
State inquiring as to his chances in
their respective communities. This
would indicate that Gov. Glenn is
about ready to declare himself on
the Senatorial question:"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
HEaRST'S NEW PARTY.

1t looks as though W. r. Hearst
is preparing to give the Democratic
leaders considerable trouble. Hearst
made speech in Chicago SATURDAY
which started the ball rolling foF
new political party known as the
Independence League. The pro-
visfonal national committee OF
which Mr.. Hearst is chairman, was
authorized by resolution to call 8
national convention to nominate
candidates for the presidency and
vice presidency after the Republican
and Democratic party have held
their national conventions this sum-
mer. The platform declares for
honesty in elections, direct nomina-
ton of all candidates by the people.
the election of United States Sena.
tors by direct vote of the people,
government ownership. Union la
Dor organizations were endorsed and
laws for an eight hour working day
Mr.. Hearst has also a very COCO
Democratic following in New YorE
city, in Chicago, in California ane
in several other points where he hal
leaders at work in the interest of hi
league. His object appears to be t.
split the Democratic party, and thu
outlook now is that he will seriously
hamper the Bryan vote. Hearst is I
hustler and besides, he has none!
to spend to make others hustle.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Distributing office--Postoffice Sup
piles.

The Greensboro postofice has been
designated by the Postofce Depart
ment as distributing Office for pos
tai cards and stamp envelopes in
North Carolina. Heretofore, these
have been sent to the distributing
Offices throughout the country by
registered mail from the agency at
Dayton, O., upon request through
the department, but in the future
Postmaster r. D. Douglas will re-
ceive the cards and envelopes in Car
load lots, keeping at least two Cal
loads on hand all the time. In each
carload there will be 100000 pos.
tai cards and 100000 stamped en-
velopes, representing cost of over
100000.
The Department is selecting some
one city in each of the Southern
States for its postoffice to be its dis.
tributlng Office, and Greensboro was
chosen for North and South Carolina
because Of its central location and
accessibility. The postal cards will
be stored away in specially prepared
vaults in the postofice building
Elk.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Durham Republicans Will Meet March
Fl to Elect Delegates to State Con-
vention.

Durham Republicans Will Meet March
FL to Elect Delegates to State Con-
vention.
Durham, N. G., February o.
The Republican Durham County Ex-
ecutive Committee met this after
noon at one O'Clock, and was in ses-
sion for more than hour. 1t was the
first real move in politics that has
been made here this year. The OBJ
ject of this meeting was to call the
County Convention, at which time
delegates will be elected to the State
Convention. It was unanimously
decided that the convention should
be held on March 81, and an order
was made for call of this nature to
be issued. The meeting was held
in the Office of Bramham & Draw
ley, w. G. Bramham being secretary
Of the com mittee.
After the meeting was over, Mr..
Bramham said that the committee
had called the convention for the
date named, and in reply to ques.
tions said that no resolutions were
passed and that none had been offered
in any shape or form. He said that
all that was done was to set the date
for the convention and to discuss In
general way the fight in the
county that will soon be on. The
meeting was largely attended.
There are twenty members of the
executive committee, and all but
three precincts, so it is learned, were
represented in the meeting. John
V. Riggsbee is chairman Of this
committee, Mr.. Branham is the sec
rotary.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27

Senator Latimer, OF South Caro-
lima, was taken iii several days ago
and died q few days later. Even
before the Senator died there were
several candidates for his place, and
before he was buried the fight was
getting warm. The Raleigh Even.
ing Times commenting on the situa-
ton says:
"a half dozen men were after the
position Of Senator IAtimer before
he died, and before the first flower
on his grave had begun to wilt sew
eral more had announced them
selves. There Is q mighty scram
bling for Office.
And we might add that thes'
candidates were not Republicans
either.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Old Man Spanks His Bride.

John Jackson, seventy years old,
spanked his nineteen-year-old bride
to cure her Of going out at night,
according to his own story told in
the police court when he was ar
rraigned for beating her. The young
woman claimed when she swore out
the warrant that the aged spouse had
attacked her with razor, but this
he denied.
81 tried everyway to- make her
stay home where she belonged,
judge" he said, s'and when found
there was no other way. I turned
her over my knee. Yes, sir, it cured
her"
The magistrate let him off after
he had promised not to spank his
wife again.-Ex.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Raleigh Times in Hands of Receiver.


Suit was brought in the Superior
Court in Raleigh Tuesday by FL. J :.
Brown Co. on behalf of itself and
other creditors against the publishers
Of the Raleigh Times, and motion
was made asking for a temporary
receiver with full power to continue
the business. The complaint set
forth that the Indebtedness Of the
Company is greater than the assets,
and that the appointment of a
receiver will be protection to the
creditors. Mr.. W. II. Pace was
appointed temporary receiver and
Judge Biggs appointed February
9th as date for the Company to
show cause why the receivership
shonld not be made permanent. The
paper will not suspend but will
continue publication under the direc
ton Of the receiver.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Haven't Had Time to Consider Sena-
torshipl

Haven't Had Time to Consider Sena-
torshipl
When asked by a Raleigh news
paper mau if he Is going to run for
Senator, Governor Glenn ia reported
ss having made this reply: 81 won't
say that I will and won't say that
I will not. / have not had time to
give the matter consideration. l
have been too busy with other mat
tiers to decide on what / will do in
the future. I now have my time
occupied with my duties as Gov
ernor." Had no time to give the
matter consideration, indeed! "Time
occupied with my duties as Gov
ernorw We thought his time had
been occupied as politician, but we
are mighty glad to have this error
of opinion corrected By the Governor
himself. AS for accepting the state
ment Of the Governor that he haC
been too busy to think about the
Senatorship, we will have to refer
that to the editor Of our humorous
department for further considera
tion.-Our Home.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
Land Forfeited If Owner INDUCED In
in Dancing, Fiddiing or Card Playing.

Land Forfeited If Owner INDUCED in
in Dancing, FiddI,ng or Card Playing.
Lexington, N. c., Feb. 20.-Gen-
orally Court records of every kind
are extremely dull, but there is one
set Of books in the Office of the Clerk
Of the Conrt of all Counties which
vary ffom all other records, and,
although the most solemn in some
respects, are very amusing in others.
The records referred to are wills.
The testator in many instances writes
his own will and the way in which
he DEGREES his property shall be
handled after his death ia not only
often very obscure, but also furnishes
the clerks of the court, or the per-
son who happens to be looking over
the will, many hearty laugh.
In the Office of the Clerk of this
County few days since q couple
came in and wanted to see q ce.tain
will which was probated about 20
years ago. The book in which the
will had been recorded was brought
forth and the clerk turned to the
name designated and read what was
spread upon the pages. One clause
in the will read
is to have no fiddling and dancing
and card playing nor parties, if he
does. he forfeits all his claim on the
landso
Now, 1t is said that the party
upon whom this code Of discipline
was placed was of somewha jovial
spirit and did have a few parties.
From what can be learned q suit Is
to be instituted and the right to the
property contested on the point that
by reason Of having the parties the
right to the property was forfeited.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27
STATE NEWS

General W. r. Roberts, OF Gates
VILE, has announced himself cam
didate for the democratic nomina-
ton for Secretary OF State.
The two-year old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Templeton, OF Winston
Salem. fell In the fire Saturday and
received burns which resulted In III
death . few hours later. The child
was passing an open crate when 1T
dress ignited.
The Executive Committee Of th'
North Carolina Liquor Dealers As
ISOLATION held O meeting i'm Greens
boro Monday night to discuss tn
prohibition movement, and Ii
stated that they decided to make
vigorous fight against State prohi
bition.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-02-27

The Democratic candidates for
Governor declare they are against
trusts and the railroads. APPARENT
the poor old railroads have nc
friends among the democratic leaders
this time. Lot Of this talk and
buster against the railroads has been
for the consumption of the voters
and it would not surprise as If the
Democratic Campaign Committee
solicits several thousa nd dollars from
the railroads again this year, anc
further, 1t would not be surprising
if the News and Observer should
again gets its share Of the railroad
money.