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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
POStmaSterS
Put On GriddIe

There was forwarded to the Con-
stitution yesterday a copy OF d
circular letter, which is evidently
being sent to all the republican
postmasters in Georgia, urging
contributions to the national cam
paign fund.
The letter was signed by Clark
Grier chairman of the republican
campaign committee of Georgia,
and referred to a former request
for contributions from State Secre-
tary w. J. Massee.
Preplexity as to the extent to
which President RoOsevelt's in
junction against ''pernicious poll
tical activity'' is being violated by
federal oficeholders deepens Fher
it is recalled that Clark Grier was
formerly postmasterat Dublin, Ga.
that he resigned to become chair
man of the republican campaign
committee in this state, and thar
his wife was appointed postmistres'
in the Office he had just vacated.
REASONS THAT HAVE PASSED.
The letter contains ambiguou
references to failure of persons ad
dressed to make reply to forme'
requests "for reasons that do no
now exist"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Baby Show Announced.

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will conduct a
Baby Show ON Thursday afternoon
Oct. 30 at 2:3O at Odd Fellow Hall.
The mothers of the city are re-
spectfully solicited to co operate
with them and bring the little ones
from l months to 4 years Of age.
Five prizes are to be awarded.
Prize for child under 6 months,
set of gold baby pins.
Prize for child between 6 months
and 1 year 1 half dozen Ricker's
photos.
Prize for child between / and
years, silver cup.
Prize for child between 9 and
3 years, silver table set.
Prize for child 3 and years,
double rocking horses.
In judging, the physical develop
ment as well as the beauty of the
child will be considered and thu
method used a new one, and ne
doubt perfectly satisfactory at all
Refreshment consisting of hot
coffee and sandwiches will be serv
ed and delicious home made candies
will also be obtainable.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Bryan Club

We, the undersigned Democrats
of Ben Hill county, Georgia, here
by enlist ourselves as members OF
the Ben Hill County Bryan Club.
We are in hearty accold with the
principles of the Democratic plat
form recently adopted by the Ma.
tional Convention at Denver, Colo
RADIO, and recognize that Mr.. Bryan
because of his sincerity and earn
estness is eminently suited to lead
a party standing upon such prin'
ciples of righteousness. We will
do what we can to insure his cleo
tiOn.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Hoke Smith
And Bryan

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 16.-Gover-
nor Hoke Smith will speak at Mad
ison Square Garden, New York CT,
ty, October Goth, with Hon. Will
lam Jennings Bryan. The invita-
ton was extended to Governor
Smith from New York by those in
charge of the meeting who inform
ed him that his presence was de-
sired to be with MI. Bryan in
what will probably be the most
imposing rally of the campaign.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Nettie C. Hall Fund,

M The Family Theatre will give a
8 part of its proceeds beginning next
g,iweek, Oct. 26, for the Nettie @.
4 Hall Drinking Fountain Fund, and
Will have on an extra" good pro.
gram as an inducement to the peo'
pie of Fitzgerald to patronize them.
ALI 90 out next week and help
in the matter. 135.tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Superior Court.

Judge Whipple adjourned the
October term, Ben Hill Superior
Court yesterday afternoon, after
disposing ofseveral important civil
cases taken up after the criminal
docket had been finished. The
absence Of important criminal cases
is a matter for congratulation. Ex-
cepting a few cases of housebreak-
ing there has been but few serious
offenses committed in the county
during the year. Shooting and
other serious offenses seems to
have become thing of the past.
The following criminal cases were
disposed of:
Jarry Thompson, assault with in
tent to murder, not guilty.
Henry Taylor, forgery, guilty.
VIM. Black, tresspassing not
guilty.
James Harris, burglary, not
guilty.
Henry Johson, burglary, guilty.
Nose Love, burglary, guilty.
Richard Stevens, robbery, guilty.
MOL IROS.
VIM. Devine, using profane Ian
guage.
d. N. N'sby, bur glary,
Adam Wi cox and Richard Viii
cox, simple larceny.
Richard Stevens, robbery.
J. F. Barnes, larceny after trust.
Charles Stewart, simple larceny.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
lie Dean of Savannah is

-
her sister Mrs. Allen.
Josie Skinner leaves for
Sunday where she will
N6 Hchool.
Oh Charlie Bearden of Ogle-
N e is visiting his parents, Mr..
y Mrs. Bearden ono conee street.
rs. W. L. Julian is visiting
kkiyes in Macon county this
Elk.
President Fl. C. McFadden, OF
the F. o. & B., is visiting his
mother in Ohio.
Mrs!M. J. Henderson has re-
turned to her home in Dublin at
ter a pleasant visit with her son
Mr.. Oscar Henderson.
Judge D. B. Jay went up t.
Macon today to visit his sister
Mrs. Jay and the baby. he viii
probably bring Mrs. Jay and the
baby, who have been visiting il
Macon several weeks, home witt
him n. Monday
Mrs. J. II. Bartlett and SOL
james, : arrived in the city this
week from Chicago and will spenc
the winter. Mrs. Bartlett has 9
nice home on Hill and Pine street.
Mr.. Bartlett will retain his position
in Chicago but,will visit Fitzgerald
later in the winter.
Miss Ora WEIGH of st. George is
the guest of Miss Mary LObinge1
on n. Main street. Miss Ora isper-
haps one of the best known young
ladies in the colony, although she
has been several years in st. Geor-
ge. Her father, Capt. d. G. Welch,
was superintendent of this colony
during the crucial period of its
formation and Miss Ora was his
assistant and support during the
period of exacting duties and since
she has been at st. George, we I'M
derstand she has given her father
assistance in the management Of
that colony, all of which tended to
develop her splendid business abili'
ties and tact. Her Fitzgerald
friends are glad to have her here
and will make her visit in the city
apleasant one.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17

Yes, the new schedule on the
Southern connecting with the early
morning Seaboard train at Helena
by which Fitzgerald and this whole
section will receive an early mail,
goes into effect tomorrow.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17

Mrs. Britt, sister OF DR.: A. H.
Denmark, returned to her home in
valdosta yesterday after q visit OF
several days to her brothers
family.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Cotton Money
- NY "


" hen you sell your cotton,
u deposit Gyour money in The
THERD NATIONAL BANK,
EWhere it will earn you some
thing and be ready for use at
any time. Whether you de-
posit money or want advances
on your cotton this bank will
IS 2sssh6S
be glad to serve you at all
times. Are you customer of
ruo, this bankf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
Third National Bank
o1,t Confederate Re-Union.

n The State Confederate Re- Union
viii be held in Atlanta October %,
1908. I want to get the names OF
everybody that will go on the 21st
to attend the reunion at the
Atlanta Fair. I want a car for
gerald people and we want to
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17

figures and | will not attempt to
do SO, but / will say that New
York, Ohio and indians are dem
CORA tic this year and my predict
ION does not take into considerat-
ion number of other states that
will swing from the republican to
the democratic column two weeks
from Tuesday.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-10-17
WEATHER REPORT.
Fair tonight and S unday.

The man in the moon is jolly and
gay,
And he winks at each twinkling
star,
And the milky way,
Is the smoke they say,
From his &c. B. S. cigar
P. S. The G.. B. S. (Georgia's
Best Smokers) are made in Fitz.
gerald. tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
DIR. PARISH AGAIN.
Camden Young Man Fined By Mobile
 Recorder.

Mobile, Dec. ,3-(Special)-Dr. AL belt Parish, a prominent young phy- sician of Camden. who was arraigned yesterday morning before the recorder and dismissed after raising a disturb ance in the BienviIle Hotel was again arratgned this morning and fined $10 or twenty days. following a second dis turbance, the last time in .Klosky's Hotel, where he moved from the Bien- vile.
 Dr. Parish was arrested Tuesday night on complaint of the clerk of the Bienville Hotel who alleged that he was raising a disturbance and arous- ing the other guests in the hotel When arraigned before the recorder he admitted that he had taken some Hope" and promised if released to return to the hotel. He moved from the Bienyille yesterday afternoon and went to KIosky's, but he had been there but short time when he began calling loudly for help from his room, and when a porter responded the doc tor was seeing snakes, and other things. He was taken into custody and when tried by Judge Clarke this morn ing he was fined $10 or twenty days.
 He asked the police to send an of- ficer with him to a bank so that he could get money to pay his fine. and as he is known at the banks here, he was advanced money, part of which he used to pay his fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
NEWS AT UNIVERSITY.

University, Dec. 3.--(Special )--At a recent meeting of the Kent Club, the following officers were elected for the following term: President, l.. H. Ellis, Equality; First Vice-PFesident, J. T. Roach, Gurley; Second Vfce-President. W. E,, James. Fayette; Secaetary and Treasurer, J. c. Foster, Tuscaloosa; Critic, J. H. Kirkpatrick. Montgon- cry.
 The opening concert of the University Glee Club will be given at the Elks' Auditorium in Tuscaloosa on the even ing of Dec. II.
 The officers of the sophomore class, recently elected, are T. w. Griflths, Birmingham. President; W. D. John sion, Boligee. Viee-President; W. L. Heard. Camp Hill, Secretary and Treas urer; Miss Louis Kolb, Montgomery, Poet: Miss Katherine Ward, Eutaw, Historian.
 President Abercrombia was elected Vice-President of the National Associa- ton of State Universities at the meet ing recenaly held in Washington. At this meeting, pr. Abercrombie read a paper that attracted considerable mo- fice on ''The Lecture Method of Instruc- tion for Undergraduates"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
COURT AT GULrroRr.
Heirs oe T. A. cieary suing street
 Ksafiway.

Heirs o& T. A. Cleary suing Street
 Railway.
 GuIfpoRt, Miss. Dec. 3.--(special)--- The Gulfport and Mississippi Coast Traction Company is again defendant In a heavy damage suit before the Cir- cult Court now in session, the plain tiffs being the heirs ofsT. A. Cleary who was struck and instantly killed by A trolley car at Mississippi City one night last winter. for which damage in the sum Of e10,0e0 has been asked.
 Yesterday and this morning were taken up In taking testimony, counsel for plaintiff resting his case about noon.
 The next cause to be tried will be the somewhat famous suit of Hon. Evon M. Barber versus the town of Pass Christian, the same being claim for attorneys fee of 31.000 for ser- vices dating back to the time when the historic coast town had employed Mir. Barber to oppose a dreaded encroach- ment of the Traction Company into its limits.
 President Jones, of the Traction Company being appraised of this objec- ton to the building of his road into Pass Christian, refused to light and quietly withdrew his construction gangs.
 The matter not having come into the courts. the attorneys fee was dis claimed and so became the basis of a suit in which the jury allowed the plaintiff s75e, this verdict being set axlde by Judge Hardy and a new trial ordered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
Dent Lose. Foot .

The patent attachment to freight car drawhead giving away as Switch man Walter Dent was In the act of making coupling In the yards of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail- road this afternoon, he was thrown be- heath the train and his left foot mash . cd so badly that amputation was nec- essary above the instep.
 Dent was employed as a switchman and had just taken hold of the patent attachment to the side of a box car, to open the drawhead and make a coup ling, when some loose screws holding the attachment pulled out. He man. aged to scramble from beneath the train but one foot was caught and badly mashed. He was taken to the hospital and the foot amputated.
 The accident to Dent is the third of . like manner In the family Last Sun day Jim Touehstone. a switchman in the employ of the Kansas City road, was run over and killed when he missed his footing stepping on . train.
 Dent and Touchstone were first cous- ins.
 Two years ago Edward Dent, broth CT of the man hurt today, was killed in the Kansas City yards. being run over.
 Engineer Smith was in charge of the engine which killed Touchstone last Sunday and also the engine which hurt Dent today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
Important to all Women
 Readers Of this Paper.

Thousands upon thousands. of wo- men have kidney trouble and never suspect 1t.
 Women's complaints often prove to ba nothing else but kidney trouble. CT the result of kidney or bladder dis- ease.
 If the kidneys are not In . healthy condition, they will cause the other organs to become diseased.
 You may suffer q great deal vita pain in the back, .bearing-dewn faei- ings. headache and loss of ambition.
 Poor health makes you nervous, tr- ritabIe and may be despondent; t makes any one-so.
 But thousands of irritable, nervous, tired and broken-down women have restored their health and strength by the ise of Swamp Root, Pthe greet Kid ney. liver and bladder remedy.
 Swamp Root brings new life and activity to the kidneys. the cause or such troubles.
 Many send for sample bottle to see what Swamp Root, the great Kid. ney, liver and bladder remedy will do for them Every reader of this paper, who has not already tried it, may ad- dress pr. Kiimer 6 Go. Binghamton. N. T., and receive sample bottle free by mall. You can purchase the regu- lar ffty-cent and one-dollar aize bot- ties at all drug stores.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
BUTLER SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
F. ". Hodges Elected President of As
 snesaaa0n.

Greenville, Dec, 5.--(Special.) )--The Butler County Sunday School Associa- ton closed last night after two days session. that was profitable and pleas ant to all who attended.
 Much interest was aroused by the address of Messrs. W, D. Sims. and Ar1nstead Brown, of Montgomery. and J. B. Wadsworth, of Birmingham. They are thoroughly abreast with mod ern Sunday School methods, and their zeal and enthusiasm is contagious. Each program was of very great fn- terest
 The number of delegates was smaA- CT than expected. but those who came were well repaid.
 The following officers were elected for the coming year;
 President, P. W. Hodges; Vice-Pres- ident, J. B. Stanley; Secretary, H. B. Pilley. IT,; Treasurer. W. W. Nichol- son.
 The District Presidents are; Simon Russell, ". J. Nicholson, H. D. Lazen- by and Ulay W. Black.
 The Executive Commfttes are: c. B. Gamble. Chairman; H. B. Piley, J. A. McGehee. J D. owens, ]. M. Stahler, E. P. Rigsby, W. H. Watt. W, W, Brady and J. P. Helms.
 Mir. and Mrs. Houston Rouse left yes- terday for Montgomery where they will reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
Hanpx-eao-Luckr CIub.

The Happy-Go-Lucky Club is fortu- nate in both its name and its mem bers and this afternoon Miss Estelle West did the honors most charmingly for the club. dainty two-course luncheon was served at a table gay with sprigs of holly scattered over 1t and its centre . bowl of lovely fruit. The place cards were sprigs of holly and the Xmas colors added a merry touch to the occasion. On the back of each place card was the following questions: l. If any tree could bark what tree would? Dogwood. 2. If any tree could preach what tree would? Elder. 8. If any tree could stand straight what tree would? Plum. {. If any could be 6 mourner what tree would? Weeping Willow. $. If any tree could. keep you dry what tree would? Umbrella. 6. If any tree could keep you warm what tree would? Fir. The prize for the most correct answers was silver card case and those who participated in the contest were the two guests, Misses Lorraine Cunningham and Kathleen Willis, and the members, Misses Claudia Fried enthal. Marion McDufIie, Eula Walsh, Alice Drago. Hattie Hicks, Marie Spotswhoed and Marion overton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
FRANCHISE NOT nxTnNDHD.
Mr. Reynolds Before the COlumbas City
 Council.

Mr. Reynolds Before the Columbus City
 Council.
 Columbus, Miss. Dec. Ss---lSpecial.)-- H. E. Reynolds President of the Aber- deen and Tombigbee Railroad Com pany, which proposes to build a line from OkoIona, Misss to Alicevllle, Ala. went before the City Council last night and requested that the franchise giv- ing the company right of way through the streets of Columbus be extended to September 1, 1909.
 Under the terms of the present fran- chise the road Is to be completed and in operation by January 1, 1909, and as this would be physical imposSibility practically no work having as yet been done. the company desires an exten- sion.
 Mir. Reynolds was assured by the Council that if he and nls associates could, by producing signed contracts or by other indisputable evidence dem- onstrate that work would begin promptly and be pushed forward to completion there would be no diflculty in securing all the time necessary. but otherwise no extension would be made.
 The raflroad men failed to make the proof. and the franchise was not ex- tended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
MEETING OF ALUMNI.
Graduates of Negro Normal Schools
 and Colleges to Gather.

Graduates 0a Negro Normal Schools
 and Colleges to Gather.
 A meeting of the graduates of Negro Normal Schools and Colleges will be held tonight at the State Normal School to organize an All-AIllmni Association. A preliminary meeting at the call of Prof. Paterson was held two weeks ago and 6 committee appointed to draft a constitution for the association, and this committee will make its report tonight.
 The object of the Association is to organize the educated negroes of the city into one body 30 that they can cooperate and devise plans for the moral uplift of their race
 There are nearly 25o graduates. rep resenting a dozen or more normal schools, colleges and universities as well as medical and theological schools The first meeting was a most harmo- nious and enthusiastic one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
wenan Le.t Flpe Rlnr.

Mobile. Dec, 3--(Speciall- ll--Charged with the theft of a valuable diamond ring. Rama Swift, young negress was arraigned in the recorders court this morning and dismissed. but very little evidence being produced to connect the negress with the theft. The girl was arrested on complaint of Mrs Coffee residing on south Georgia Avenue who alleged that the Swift girl a servant in the home. had stolen diamond ring valued at s1,000. She was held until trial today but no evidence was pro- duced against her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04

The Value of Education in General" |" and by Rabbi Alfred c. Moses on s'Tha Duties of the Public Towards Educa- tion," both addresses being well re- ceived.
 Reports showing what work had been accomplished by the officers were read.
 This was the first of a series of open meetings to be held when promi- nent Mobile citizens as well as others will address the meetings on educa- tional subjects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
MOBIENEWSBUDGET
YOUNG p1ANUEL TAPrA IS INJURED
 SEVERELY.
Walter Dent Falls Under Train and Loses Foot--Pr0seeutfon of Men for violatfng Prohihi-
 t1on Law,

Mobile. Dee. 3.--(speciaL) )--Aianuel Tapia. IT,, son of Manuel Tapia, Super intendent of Sewers. was painfully bruised about the body today when a buggy which he occupied collided with telephone pole.
 Young Tapia was driving q horse at q rapid gait when the buggy collided with the role. the force of the shock throwing Tapia against the side of the buggy bruising him about the head, face and body. He was taken to the hospital and is resting easily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
TYLER,s BODY SERVANT.
John Preston, a Faithful Negro, Die,
 in Mobile.

Mobile Dec. 3-After long illness, John M. Preston, one of the few re- maining oldtime negroes. died late yesterday at the age of ST.
 Preston came to this city with the Minge family before the war and at one time was a body servant to Presi- dent John Tyler. He was a faithful negro. and had the friendship and es- teem of all the white people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
F,aeIi. Club Entertnins.

Mobile Dee. 3.-tSpecial-l-fne fl- della Club gave the second of its se- ries of aelishtfuI entertainments this evening. The early hours wre given up to a whist party for which the hard fight for prizes were, for the la dies, a silver belt buckle and for the men a silver watch fob. After the games a substantial and appetizing repast was served and then dancing held the boards until a late hour. Palms formed effective decoration for the pretty rooms and the large num- Der of guests present showed how eag- erly this clubs charming entertain ments are welcomed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
DEATH OF A FIREMAN.
End Comes to Thomas Meyers In Mo-
 nile.

Mobile. Dec. 3.-(Special.) )-Thomas Meyers, one of the oldest, and proba- bly the best known member of the Mo- bile fire department died today at his residence. sos Conti Street.
 The deceased was 61 years of age and had been a member of the local fire fighting brigade for more than forty years. He is survived by one son, Thomas Meyers, Jr., and other rel atlves in the city.
 During his long connection with the fire department the deceased became one of the best known men of the city. His consistent and faithful perform ance of his duties won for him the highest esteem and respect of all who knew him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
ATMORE HOTEL OPENS.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Entertain CIti-
 EAma.

Eemss
 Atmore, Dec. 3.-(SpeciaI )-Almost a hundred of Atmore's citizens enjoyed the hospitality of Mir. and Mrs. l.. M, Brooks at the opening dinner of the Hotel Carney today.
 Invitations had been issued to a large number Of Atmore's people and when the spacious dining room was thrown open. the lobby and halls wore thronged with guests.
 The new hotel was erected by W. M. Carney at a cost of about Sl4,O0O, There are thirty rooms.
 Mrs. Brooks was assisted by Mrs J. F. Peavy. Mrs. P. A. Johns and Mrs. E. F. Goldsmith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
Burke vernnu wnna.

Taking of testimony in. the case of Peter Burke vs. Walter Wood, of Phil adelphia. in which Burke seeks to re- cover damages for commissions aI- leged to be due him through sale of the Bisnville water plant to the city of Mobile. was begun in the United States Court today but not concluded,
 The case will probably be concluded tomorrow. The case was decided once before but re-hearing was granted on application of counsel for Wood, the first verdict being in favor of Burke for $4,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-04
Fer sidewnIlz Payinr.

Acting on a suggestion from the city attorney made to the mayor on a communication. concerning the form of contract between the city and con- tractors tor building ten miles of paved sidewalks. the board of public works today deferred action on the matter until Friday night at o'clock when a special meeting will be held for that purpose at which the mayor. city attorney and engineer have been requested to be present.
 The first step toward permanent street improvement was made when the board instructed the city engi- neer on motion of Mir. Walker to pre- pare plans and furnish an estimated cost for the permanent improvement of Palafox street. north of De Soto to the city limits.
 The cost of this work will be taken from an appropriation of $16,00O now available for use by the board for permanent street improvement