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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

for a courthouse we shOu d n t
need such an elab )rate lawyers
office as our new courthouse pro-
poses to be.
The County School Commissioner
r. j. Prentiss was also presented
and made some few remarks on the
line of the season and tried to in
culcate the doctrine that cit is more
blessed to give than to receive. "
At the close of his remarks Mr.. j.
II. Vaughn upon behalf Of the
teachers of Ben Hill County presen-
ted the Commissioner with d beau
tiful fountain pen III d handsome
case. Attached to it by the white
ribbon of temperance was a taste
full card with the names of all the
teachers of Ben Hill County. The
surprise to the Commissioner was
indeed great and unexpected, so
much SO that it took several
minutes for him to collect himself
to be able to respond. He expressed
his thanks as well as he could assur,
ing the teachers of his great sym
pathy and love for them and his
appreciation of their work i'll the
county.
Then at $3.50 the exercises of the
school began and Rotations and
declamations too numerous to
mention were given. with accnraev
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29
Sword Ke1ly3

Miss Birdie Swords W; rs married
at her fathers home two miles
northwest of the city Sunday
afternoon to Mr.. FL. Kelly, of Mayo,
Florida, Rev. s. j. Parrish OF the
Baptist church, officiating. They
left on the 4:3O train for their
home in Florida with the best
w;shes OF the many friends of the
bride, who was quite popular in
her set. She is the daughter of
our fellow citizen, A. j. Swords,
one of the county's best known and
most successful farmers and saw
mill operators. Mr.. Kelly is a
prominent merchant of Mayo, Fla.
The Enterprise joins their friends
in wishing them success and hap
pineSs.
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the trimming that had been placed
upon thes pupils by their teachers.
The songs and music were except
ionally good. The marches and
drills certainly deserved the high
est compliments that could bepaid
them.
The tentioD, Iecorum and most
excellent behavior of the audience
was such as might well be initiated
in larger cities and towns. The
whole occasion was one long to be
remembered WIZ ch shows to the
fullest The ;tdvLr cement made by
the pupils and the in terest taken
by the patrons. Too much cannot
be said for the earnest manner in
which the teachers Of this school
have performed their duties and it
would be impossible to exagerate
the value to that or any other
community the worth of the able
principle Miss Ann Mccall and
her efficient assistant, Miss Eva
Williams.
could write much more on this
subject did not fear to trespass
upon your space and will only say
in conclusion that long may these
teachers live to brighten the lives
of the community and still long
may the patrons and papils Of
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The Vaughn
Taylor School,
Fitzgerald Ga, Dec. 26, 1908.
Editor Mercer,
City.
Dear SIR
Dear Sir

Tt would have done
your heart good to have been pres
ent at the closing exercises Of the
Vaughn Taylor school for the
.ghristmas Holidays. At half
past two o'clock on Thursday af-
ternoon, Col. Griner of your city,
by special invitation, was the ora
tor of the day. He made quite an
elaborate address upon education,
dwelling very forcibly upon the
hand as well as the head, especial
ly the work in the culinary depart
ment of the household. He made
some rather strenuous remarks in
regard to the public school system.
At the close of his address Mr.. ].
Gelders also of your city was intro
duced by Mr.. j. 81. Vaughn who
also made quite aspeech. He ably
defended the public school system
and advocated an enlargement up,
on all grounds suggesting the fact
that were the county to issue 80,
600 worth of bonds for the school
,,,,r,--..1. :-.cA,cl 1
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Wishin for them as well as the
entire opulat1on of Ben Hill
County Merry Christmas and
the happie st of NV Years, | am,
Yours respt ctfully, Observer.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

The new daily paper has plenty
of capital behind it and you need
not fear it will fail before the year
is out. You can't lose your money
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

Mrs. E. w. Reed returned to
her home atSylvesta Monday after
a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Perkins.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

Among the Waycross young men
who came up to engage in the foot
ball game Christmas Day, were:
Messrs. Conner, Wilson
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

Every body wants the new daily
Iaper. Why not get Is of your
bors to subscribe and make
dollors. Until the paper
the price is just half $3.50
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-29

Mr.. Lon Dickey and daughter,
Anthem, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. W. Fl. Dickey, of Able
vile
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
nj AChLE:
&c GOODS
Tug STOpE:
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

Mr.. J. II. Mccullough requests the
Iagie to announce his candidacy foI
reelection to the Office of Tax Asses
sor Of Brazos county subject to the ac
ton OF the Democratic primaries to be
held July 20. Mr.. Mccullough is a ma.
tive Texan and has been resident of
brazos county thirty-eight years. his
occupation being that of a successful
farmer. He Is familiar with the coun.
" and with property values and has
made painstaking, efficient and ac.
commodating officer He has done
most OF the work of the office himself
and asks reelection on the record he
has made for good service and atten-
ientlon to business. His tax rolls have
been uniformly neat and accurate. lie
has visited all parts of the county and
Is personally known to the voters as a
good man and citizen and a first class
officer The Eagle presents his claims
to the voters with pleasure.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
ifg missing inside an

us A'ii'S'iAo ''''N'o ''''N'
apparently the sole object of the bur
glary was the key used to unlock the
letter mail pouches. These keys are
uniform throughout the United States
mail service. and the custom has been
10 keep the key used in the local office
in a drawer of table conveniently
placed, the key being attached to a
chain. The letter mail could not be
distributed yesterday until the hasp of
the locking device was field. Tracks
were seen about the rear door, but so
far as has been learned there is no
clue as to who committed the bur
glary.
The stamp and money drawers were
pulled out, but so far as could be as
certained nothing was missing from
them. The party or parties making
the felonious visit evidently sought on
ly the key to irst-class mail pouches,
and probably wanted it for future use
ulness.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
BOTH AGREED TO.

Omnibus Pension Claims Bill and For
tfcations Measure Accepted.
Washington, May 23.-Without roll
call the house agreed to the confer,
ence report on the omnibus pension
claims bill, providing pensions for sew
eral hundred persons. Mr. Williams
statement that he would not insist
upon the yeas and nays was greeted
with applause
The conference report on the forth
fications appropriation bill was also
agreed to by the house. The report
gave rise to no debate, although roll
call was necessary to secure its
adoption
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
koN EcNY's MARKET.

popular Blue Front Market on
Main street is still supplying the
with the best of everything in
meats and market products
der to better serve customers
n parts of town we have opened
market at the HOFFMAN shop
l'a and in front of the postoffice,
and Guarantee the best the market af.
.fords and prompt, first class service.
Give us your orders. Konecnys Mar.
cts 143
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sssdtsd In the Incorporation of A.
j Wagner & Co., With general Offices
l.. Bryan, New York Office in chare,
{" Mr.. A. J. Wagner, and stores locat
ed in Bryan, Navasota, Mexia and
! Cameron. Charter has been appliei
for and notice received of filing i'm due
course. The capital stock of the new
company is $l00,00O00, and the incor-
rorators Mr.. A. ]. Wagner of New
York and Mr.. c. A. Lindsey and Mr..
" S. Wilson Jr of this city. The Of
fccers are A. J. Wagner, president
and treasurer; c. A. Lindsey, vice-pres-
ident and general manager and w. S.
Wilson Jr.. secretary, with general
charge of the office business of all the
stores. c. H. Holman is local mana.
ger at Nayasota, J. l. Riddle at Mex.
la' and C. II. Woodson at Cameron.
improvements have been made in all
The stores. Those now in progress in /
the Bryan house have heretofore been
noted in detail. The deal is one of the
big business events of the year. and
Il is quite a credit to Bryan to be chos
en- for the general Office point, the loca
lion and other conditions here being
most favorable. The new firm is com
posed entirely Of capable ana exper-t |
Fenced business men,, who will have |
every advantage known to the trade |
~ buying merchandise in large lots
distributing to the trade.
Mr.. Wagner is well known in Bryan
and recently returned to New York
otter pending some weeks here arrane
Ing the details for the new business.
'lr. Lindsey came to Bryan from Mex
la where he has been partner in the
Wagner store for a Lumber of years.
Ho Is live. aggressive, practical man
81 many years experience and has TAX
IN hold OF the business here in q way
% make 1t plain that he is a notable
addition to local mercantile circles |
VIZ Wilson has had uninterrupted sue
'ess in business affairs and has devel-
ped to an unusual degree the business
that will be useful to him |
his new position. He was reared in
ryan and enjoys the esteem and con
dence of the people of this section Of
he state.
The organization OF this big enter
rise in the midst of a year that has | r
cen unusually marked by financial
iringency not only speaks well for
ryan and the other towns directly in
'rested, but for the sentiment of re- -
irning prosperity that is beginning to c
ervade the entire country. o
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
Serious Charge Against cIerovman.

Leavenworth, Kan, May pa SEN
sation was caused here when it was
announced that Rev. r. A. Elwood. pas.
tor OF the Presbyterian church, had
tenderd his resignation to therelders.
The resignation, which was accepted.
was admitted by the elders to be the
result of charges preferred against the
pastor by the mother of one Of the
young girls in Rev. Elwood's church
She had presented the elders with let.
ters which her daughter had received
from the pastor. Rev. Elwood has
wife and child. He came to Leaven.
worth three years ago from Whining.
ton Del Rev Elwood has bexu,lssiiu
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
Notices of Reduction

New Bedfard, Mass, May 23.-No-
tees of wage reduction averaging 10
per cent have been posted i'm all cot.
ton mills of New Bedford The reduc.
ton to become operative June 6. Yarn
mills, which are outside the New Bed
ford Cotton Manufacturers assOcia.
ton MILL it is understood. will take
similar action. About $4,000 opera
tives will be affected-16,O00 in cloth
mill and 5000 in yarn mills
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24

Lake Mohonk, May 23.-The Lake
Mohonk conference on international
arbitration adopted a platform setting
forth its views on the peace move.
ment The platform commends the
work of The Hague conference, COM
mends activity Of educational institu.
tions and business professional and
labor organizations toward preventing
war and rejoices in the final act of
The Hague conference for future meet.
ing.
The principal address at the early
session Friday was delivered by Baron
Takahira, Japanese ambassador to the
United States.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
BRYAN PosToFFlcE ROBBED.
Letter Pouch Key the Only Thin
Observation-Disclosures was Effected
by Cutting Panels of Side

Yesterday morning when the post
office force came down to go to work
they found that the postofgice had
been burglarized sometime during the
night previous. Entrance was effected
through the side door back towards
the rear of the building, and opening
on the alley to the west This door
is fastened with two shooting bolts
on the inside, and the thin part of the
pine door was cut out in two places so
as to permit hand and arm to be
far enough to reach both bolts
and open the door. $500
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
Reward For Miscreants

Carlisle, Ky, May 23.-Nicholas
county authorities have offered a re.
ward of 5000 for the apprehension and
conviction of any member of the gang
OF nightriders who called at the home
OF Hiram Hedges on Friday night and
shot him. Governor Wilson has been
asked to offer a like reward for the
apprehension and conviction of any
member.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
HOUSE BULLET RIDDLED.
Night Riders Meet With Resistance
and Nearly Shoot a Baby.

Ripley, o., May Nightriders de
stroyed the tobacco beds of Walter
Hook near Ropley, Hook fired at the
men and in return they riddled his
house with bullets. One ball came
within two inches of hitting his baby.
Troop B, which is patrolling the ser.
tlon was soon on the secene.
1t Is said some of the riders were
recognized and arrests are expected
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
A SINGER I'M THE HOME.

Lex me place one with you on trial
If there is a prospect that you wish
to buy machine. guarantee prompt
and reliable repair work. Residence
phone 1O5; office at Mrs. B. Whites
T. A. Satterwhite. If
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school 9:45 a. M, Junior c..
SIS at 3 p. m, Young Peoples meeting
{ Z. Rev. Ferguson will preach at
80. subject, The Authenticity of the
- Mrs FERGUSON win sing
No. own composure.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
WE HAVE THE BEST.

Try our extra high patent flour
pur Delight 1t pleases particular
eople Give us your orders for
WITS Premium Hams and lard. Bull
|ck & Co. Phone SS6. 143
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat sug-
gests that upon the completion Of the
Panama canal the employees who have
stayed through to the finish form an
Arganization that will become historic.
Whereupon Bryans Commoner re-
marks Gkit would be the only club
of cep<19f rtaus in Tie world.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
HoYETT G. MYERS FOR INsUR-
ANCE

We write fire, accident, live stock,
plate glass and boiler in nothing but
best companies. Office phone $50
Gesidence phones 12S and 257. If
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
CHARLES j. BONAPARTE.

ford railroad, the story going so far
as to say Mr.. Bonaparte had threat
ened to resign. The white house state
ment, which goes into detail is cor
roborated by the personal statements
of cabinet officers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
500 REWARD.

Two weeks ago. black and
led gyp, on Cedar creek.
Qhde or John Caldwell on
Gay $500 reward. e..
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
NATIVES PITIABLEPLIGHT
Crops In One Province Have Utterly
Failed and In Consequence British
Have the Entire Population to Supply
With Nourishment.

Mombaza, May 23.-Over 10000
deaths have resulted owing to the Sc
we're famine prevailing in Usoga, a
province of Uganda. The British gov
eminent is feeding $4,000 natives. The
crops were a complete failure. There
are prospects of much suffering dur
ing the next few months.
Il is declared by those who have
visited that section of British West
Africa that rSe, condition Of the in
babitants is simply awful ThoL'-,.s.I
Of food has rendered der atm 1me difficulty
Essk with h, the he p sioR' and in con
.ersc as S tSe en- death list re- Re,
: sorted has resulted. PROVISIONS W.
a have TO be supplied until crops ~
successfully grown.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24

house has made public ~ officAr de
MEL of the story.-tfiat serious dMfer.
ences arose between the president
and Attorney General Bonaparte over
the question of bringing suit against
the New York, New Haven and Hart
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-05-24
Addressed BY Takahira.

statement
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OTTER CREEK.
Nov. 2.

Guy Small is home from Brooks, where
he has been employed.
James Smith has purchased a horse of
his father, Julius Smith.
Lena Liscomb is at home from Bar Har-
Dor, here she has had employment.
Mrs. Cora Davis is still in Ellswo tn
with her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza Hamor,
who is very ill.
Mrs Lizzie Moon and daughter Esther,
OF Ellsworth, who have been visiting rels-
tives here, returned home Wednesday.
Services at the church Sunday were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. p. Macdonald, coast
missionary. The sermon was an excep-
tionally fine one.
The ladies have started their sewing
circle, meeting with Mrs. Linda Richardson
last Saturday afternoon. Next Saturday
afternoon they will meet with Mrs. Belle
Bunker.
Charles Turnbull, jr., has brought home
a bride. They have gone housekeeping in
Edward Stsnley's house. A good old
fashioned house warming was given them
last Saturday evening. Games were
played, refreshments were served and all
had fine time. The young couple re-
ceived many nice and useful presents, and
the good wishes Of ali for happy future.
Nov. 2. ANON.
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WALTHAM.

w. r. Hastings was in Boston the past
week on business.
Benjamin Wiley has gone to Brewer,
where he has employment.
Stephen Jordan has gone in the woods
with a crew of men for the winter.
Harvard Haslem has gone to Bangor
where he will attend business college.
A steel ceiling is being put in the
church. A. NJ. Foster is doing the work.
Massachusetts, parties, who have been at
Increase Jordan's for few weeks, have re-
turned home.
Mrs Charles Jordan, who has been in
Jamaica Plain, Mass, several weeks, re-
turned Saturday.
Percy Davis and wife celebrated the
fifth anniversary of their wedding Satur-
day night. Refreshments were served.
o. B. Pettengill and wife entertained a
few friends one day last week. They en-
loved an old fas hioned lunch of hot bis
cults and honey. The old tin baker was
brought down from the attic and the bis
cults were baked before the open fire.
The photograph furnished music. All
voted Mr.. and Mrs. Pettengill royal en-
tertainers.
Nov 2 Ii.
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conference was held, with good attend
ance.
Bernard E. varnum went to Bucksport
aturday to attend the football game be-
tween Rockland high and +. M. Z. >.
The game resulted in q score OF 1l-o IN
favor Of E. M. G. 8.
Penobscot chapter, o. e. s.. has received
an invitation to meet with Riverside chap
ter at Orland Thursday evening, Nov. 0.
1t has accepted the invitation, ana II
pleasant good number will go.
The ladies' aid society of the Methodist
church held its annual sale at Grange hall
Thursday evening. 1t was thorough
success, socially and financially. The
most interesting Part of the evening was
the voting contest for the most popular
baby. Little Alice Leone Littiefieid car
ried off the prize, silkolene pun. Inc
proceeds of the evening amounted to $50
which will be used for church purposes.
Nov . WooDLoCKE.
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SOUTHWEST HARBoR.

The Southwest Harbor football team
played its first game Saturday afternoon.
While they were not victorious, many OF
the team never having been in the game
before. Southwest Harbor feels encour-
aged, and with little practice, will de-
velop strong team. Bar Harbor scored
in the first half, but in the second half
Southwest Harbor played as good game
as Bar Harbor, and with this weeks
coaching ought to make an effort to re-
deem the defeat OF last week when Bar
Harbor comes here on Saturday.
A course OF lectures and entertainments
has been arranged especially for the citi-
zens Of Southwest Harbor and the stu
dents OF the high school. The second lee
ture in the course will be given at Ma
sonic hall, Southwest Harbor, Tuesday.
Nov. 10, when George Emery Fellows,
president OF the University OF Maine, will
lecture upon practical Training for Citi-
zenshipr Southwest Harbor should con-
sidsr itself fortunate to have an oppor-
tunity to listen to President Fellows, and
every one should make u special effort to
be present. W. II. Ellingwood, superin-
tendent OF schools OF Bar Harbor, will un-
douStedly be the third speaker in the
course, some time in December. Arrange
ments are being made for an entertain
ment by one OF the college glee clubs for
the benefit OF the high school athletic
association.
Nov D SPEC.
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nom visit Of few days with her daugh.
tar Ruth at Verona.

from . visit Of few days with her daugh-
ter Roth ct Verona.
Henry Dunbar has contracted to build
stable for Joseph Patterson, and has com
menced work on IL.
Ftp. Mason, Mrs. E. c. Mason and Ger
truds Mason left Thursday for visit OF
several days in Boston.
John Higgins and wife have gone 10
Machias, where they will spend the win
ter with their son, Hervey Higgins.
Russell Forsyth, who has been with his
aunt, Mrs. A. NJ. Forsyth, since June, LETT
to- day for his home in Everett, Mass.
w. L. Wentworth and wife arrived
home Thursday from ten-days' visit IN
Germantown. Pa, and Boston and vicin-
ity.
George Partridge, Harvey Snow, Howard
Blaisdell, Arthur Blaisdell and Guilford
Blaisder were in Ellsworth Monday on
business.
Nov. 2 M.
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WEST BROWNSVILLE.
Nov. 2.

Daniel Howard, of South Brooksville,
is boarding at Capt. William Stevens.
Domingo E. Smith leaves this morning
for Belfast, where he will b. employed for
two months.
Mrs. c Roy Tapley and daughter Ksth-
crime are making an extended visit in
Charlestown, Mass.
Horace Mills arrived home from Boston
Saturday, and will pass the winter with
his parents, E. f. Mills and wife.
Mrs. Z. R. Barbour, OF Portland, was at
the town clerks Office last week, looking
up the geneaiogy of Timothy Blake's fam
lily, which lived here about 1874.
Guy Farnham, Roy E. Smith, George
Stevens and Allen Stewart, who left here
two weeks ago, are employed in logging
camp on Moose river near Jackman.
Ivan Farnham is in Bluehin working st
his trade. His wife and daughter Airline
will follow him in few days, closing their
house here, to be absent for the winter.
Mrs. L. j. Jones is shipping large guam
titles OF potatoes to Bucksport and nearby
towns. Mrs. Jones is the most progressive
farmer in town. Besides 900 bushels Of
potatoes. she has raised this season us
bu shells of oats, thirty bushels tomatoes,
SOD bushels OF other vegetables.
Nov. 2. Johnson.
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PENOBSCOT.

Seymour G. Wardwell is making extern
sive repairs upon his house.
Ray Wardwell has moved his family
into the Jerry Wsrdwell house ON Per-
kins hill.
The many friends of Wyrnan Varnum
will be glad to know that ne is improving
after the fall he sustained last week.
w. B. Clement sold last week to Capt.
Dawes, of Long Island, the old Bridges
homestead. Capt. Dawes has taken pos
session and will occupy it during the win
ter.
Rev. II. B. Haskell, district superinten-
dent, preached an interesting sermon at
the Methodist church Wednesday, even
ing After the service, the third quarterly