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

Rev. J. G. Flanders, pastor of
the Central ME-. Church. has so
far recovered fIom his recent i'll
ness as to be able to ill his pulpit
at both services tomorrow.
Sunday School at the U. B.
Church to. morrow at $50. Preach
ing at 1915 a. m. by Rev. d. A.
Heaton, of Tampa, Fla. Y. P. @.
q. at $50. Preaching again at
1880. ~. d,
There will be services at the First
M. Z. Church as follows: Sunday
School at $50 a. m. Preaching at
1O:45 a. M, by the pastor, Rev. E.
J. Hammond. Subject, Especial to
those who would work but cannot)
"Tarier's Reward" Junior Lea
que $3.50 p. M; Senior League $50
p. m. Sermon, 1880, "The Speech
of Jesusu- Manner of His
Utterance.1' The public, especially
strangers, cordially invited.
At the Christian Church to. NOR
row the subject at 10:45 will be
s'HOnesty." In the evening at $50
there will be a special service in
charge of the Christian Endeavor
Society, with plenty of music, at
which the PASTORS subject will be
"What's in name?'' The Bible
school meets at $3.50 am. F; Inferno
date S. c. E. at p. No., and Y.
P. s. G. e. at 6:45. All are vel
come; commercial travellers head
quarters. J. Everett Hollingworth,
Pastor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12
Big Dinner At Barnes
School house.

A most enjoyable event was the
dinner of last Friday, Dec. 4th, at
the Barnes school, in District 16.
Early in theforenoon quite a goodly
number Of parents and (. friends
gathered to spend the day with the
children and their teacher who had
a very fine program arranged for
the day. The house was very pref
tily decorated in bamboos and hol-
ly branches. The program was as
follows: -. 49,
From 8 to $50 Sacred History.
Subject, Solomon Chooses Wisdom.
I Kings III :4:15. This lesson was
explained in a, very intelligent aud
impressive manner by our worthy,
teacher Mrs. w. T. Belvin.
From $3.50 to II we had different
parts of arithmetic etc. explained
by the children which was donein
ain intelligent way apda showed their
teacher had taken great pains with
them. ''
At twelve we had recess, and a
bountifuI and delightful dinner
:
was served by the patrons of the
school.
At the close of one hour end a
half we all returned to the school
where the program was finished as
follows:
Welcome-Josephine Peacock.
Ring Oh, bells-Pearly Young. :.
Willies spoech-Tonie Young. =
If ] were you-Frank Hayes.
Little hands-Ara Hayes. :
The crooked, sixpence-Ed Hayes.
Mr.. Tongue-Mary Merrette. 4
Oh!-Archie Merrette. i. b.
Gather up the sunheams-Ma
Odam. (<4t1
Dialogue Kindness and cruelty
Ed Walsh William Young.
Marys little lanb-Lee Peterson
Only one heart for me-Loula PaulkI
Reasons why (Temperancg exercise
boys. .,,.,..
George Washington --class Of six
boys. e'..@ &''
Tho brave of ours land-Vezzip
Barnes. si'4EA~ tc 3ais p -
This program Was .fVerya 'beauti:
fully rendered and sentefspersed
with verr touching. music followed
by an interesting and impressive
talk on the aim and Importance Of
a common school education. Reli
geous as well as otherwise, by Mrs,
Belvin. At the close of Mrs. Bel,
wins galk, -"God be with you till
we meet again." was eloquently
rendered on the violin.
At the close of the day the child
rem, prrents, trustees and friends
all went home rejoicing over what
they had seen, experienced and
felt that day at the Barnes school
house. We are very proud Of our ,lll:.
worthy christian teacher, we-'feeli
she is great benefit not only to
onr school but entire community.
Would that every school III Ben
Hill county had these programmes
the first of every month.
= Trustees Of Barnes School. |
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12

10000 for 1se9-Every loyal
Fitzgeraldite will pull for 1909 Dec.
21st. will mark the advent of a
new era in our City's onward
march.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12

Engineer Shellnut was called to
Atlanta last evening to the bed.
side of his mother who is not ex-
pected to recover.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12


of the Leader and there is many treat in store
for the readers of that paper from his facile PEN
We never had the pleasure ofthe acquaintance
of the able editor who had charge ofthe paper dur
pie may hate to lose him, we congratulate them
on the return of Mr. Fuller to the editOr al manage
ment of our 'steemed contemporary.
Pull for Fitzgerald
Editor Shipp calls attention to the fact that the
negroes OF Atlanta wanted to defeat the reelection
of Mayor Woodward because he was nominee OF
the white primary and adds: 'Isn't ii surpris:
ing that any white folks who we're born in the
South voted for Maddox 1t may be true that
Woodward was not the proper man, but that had
nothing scarcely to do with it, they were voting
for party after the nomination, the party Of the
white primary the only southern Democracy"
No really it is not surprising that white folks
born in the south voted for Maddox, but it, is
surprising that white folks who stand for decency
voted for Woodward. ~
The question of the survival of the white pri-
mary hardly entered into the proposition. 1t was
not effected one way or an other. The white pri-
mary plan will 90 on in Atlanta uninterruptedly
regardless of the defeat of Mr.. Woodward, the pri
mary nominee. $50
10 o Pull = ~ .s +
A new daily paper is to be launched at Fitz-
gerald about the 18th of January, with John W.
Greer as editor and G. Fred Redding business
manager The new paper will take over
Nho Inf
prise, which for many years has been an mpor
tant factor in the growth and development of Fitz
gerald and that section of the state under the able
editorial management of MI j. e. Mercer. Editor
Mercer it is stated, will quit the newspaper bust
ness and engage in some other business. -Hawkins
vile Dispatch and News.
Editor Mercer is not going out of the newspa-
per business because it has been unpleasant
or Improbable to him or his friends and
associates, nor do we make any promises as to the
length IF time we will be out of the newspaper
business, altho it may be long time. ~
We feel the greatest pride and interest in the
new paper that will make it's appearance early in
the new year. 1t is a elimination of ten years Of
arduous (and strenuous) effort in behalf@of this
God blessed community. ..a@, sglsTs* ~
ItwilLbe in the hands of one of the best boys
known among the newspaper men of Georgia, and
he will undertake it in the very best community
in the states one that we have helped to make good
with all the energy and force in our makeup
It's going to be success and we are all going
to be proud of it.
OF Fitzgerald Pull Out.
OsbOrne's Idea of Electoral College.
Commenting on W. W. Osborne's plan to
make the south potent factor in National politics
the Washington Post says '-'''.
Aplan to revive the absolute functions of the
electoral college deliberate body is adyancedby
Georgia Democrat who thinks heperceives way
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12

electoral college as deliberate body is advanced by
a Georgia Democrat who thinks he perceives way
to make the South power in choosing the president
He proposes that the Southern states should refuse
to participate in nominating conventions, and
should choose presidential elector without reference
to the action of any national convention. These
electors he thinds should not be instructed in any
way but should be left free to vote for their own
choice for president. If electors from the South.
should be unfettered it is reasoned that they could
unite upon candidate of their own, thus holding
the balance of power in the electoral college and
securing the election of their candidate.
This is an ingenious plan, and there is nothing
in the constitution or the laws to prevent trial of
it. But would it work to suit the South? Would
it not operate against the South by Inducing the
North and the West to unite there by arousing Sec
tonal feeling and excluding the South from all par
ticipation.in the electiong If the South could be
sure that the North and West would be always at
loggerheads, it might be excellent idea to seek
the balance of power in the electoral college But
there is no assurance of such differences. On the
contrary the feeling ofsectonaism is steadily wear
ing away, and it is likely that two great national
parties presenting two CONSPICUOUS candidates, will
always struggle for the presidential prize.
The Georgian plan, to be effective, would force
Southerners to abandon both political parties for
the sake of forcing the other seek Southern
support We do not believe the mass of Southern.
ers can be induced to become privateers in politics.
But if they should, one experience probably would
he enough for them. If the South had elected
uninstructed electors this month"; example, what fig
ure would they cut in the college next month as
against the electors instructed for Tafs The result
would have been merely the isolation oftheSouth.
The people long ago took the election of the
president into their own hands and there is no
reliability that they will ewes surrend er it to the
electoral college 1t is far more likely that the re-
mains of the college will be cast into the rubbish
hear, ,vheneVer the constitution is amended.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12
FOR ALDERMAN, FIRST WARD.
FOR ALDERMAN, FOURTH wARD
FOR ALDERMAN, FoUTH WARD.

At the request of many friends, announce as
Candidate for Councilman from the Fourth Ward
subject to the pleasure OF the voters.
Yours for greater Fitzgerald,
A. G. Justice.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-12
FOR ALDERMAN, THIRD WARD.

At the solicitation of my friends, | hereby
announce my candidacy for Alderman from the
third ward.
will appreciate your support, and if elected
viii serve the city to the best of my ability
G. A. JOLLEY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
AGOoD REASON.
Edgeeie!d People Can Tell Yoss
Why II is so.

Doan's kidney pills cures the cause
OF disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting. This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys,
helping them to drive out of the body
the liquid poisons that cause backache,
headache and distressing kidney and
urinary complaints. Edgefield people
testify to permanent cures.
C 3 Gray, Main ST., Edgefeld, S. c.,
says: 'I am very willing that my
name should be used in recommends
tion Of Doan's kidney pills for the rea-
son that know them to be a valuable
remedy. For some years l was bother
ed by backache which became qnite Sc
we're at times. There was also dis
order of the kidneys which caused me
additional pain. A few weeks ago |
learned about Doan's kidney pills and
concluding to give them a trial went to
Penn & Holstein's drug store and
bought a box. A short time after l
began using them I felt much better
end am continuing to take them
fesling sure that my trouble will soon
be disposed Of"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cts.
Foster-N:ilhcrn Co., Bufsala, N. Y,
sole agen 8 aor the United States.
Rer,er.-0 Tue n2E!c-Go2n sand
cake 10 o.lsr..4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Fully Two wseks Late.

The Advertiser has received let
ters from a number of representa-
tive farmers over the county dur
ing the past week, and, With one
accord, they say that all work on
the farms has been delayed by
the rains at least two weeks. The
question is, how are farmers GO
ing to catch Up? 1t must be done by
reducing the acreage of cotton or
through -hasty and improper prepa-
ration of the soil for planting. By
all means let it be a reduction of
acreagel With labor limited and
unreliable, there is world of
trouble, as well as financial loss,
ahead for the farmer who over
plants, especially after starting
two weeks behind with his farm
ing operations.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29

In Mesnory OF Rev. Ned Starks.
Mr.. ELltor:- Please allow me
space in The Advertiser to pub
1iSh short notice in memory of
Rev. Ned Starks who died four
years ago. At the time of his
death he was the oldest minister
in South Carolina He was horn
in Virginia August 18th, 1900,
and lived there up.,l he was
brought TO South Carolina bv Mr..
Matthew DeVore. Upon II e death
If Mr. DeVore, Rev, Starks was
bought by Master James Sheppard,
The father of Gov. Sheppard aud
Mr.. Orlando Sheppard.
He was sent by God TO preach
to bis people ard was faithful un-
tn death. Rav. starks was mar
r:ed three Tires. From bis 6rst
marriage ha had six children, two
sons and four daughters, so grand
children md 130 great-grand-'
children. Everybody knew him TO
be good man, being bonored and
respected alike by the white and
colored people. He preached for
rs years. AT the time of his death,
on February 18th, 1904, Rev.
Starke was 1O3 years, 6 months
and 3 days Old. He died in Christ,
just as he had lived throughout
his long life.
Rev. starks. was buried at
Springfield, OF which church he
was a member. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. VIM. Peterson,
assisted by Rev. ]. f. MARSHALL
and Rev. Geo. w. Blocker. The
text was from 18th verse of the
lis: Psalm, 20 God, thou hast
taught Inc from my youth"
M. A. Anderson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Steel Bridge Completed, Fru;;ll
and Vegetables Fine at
CIarI's Hill. Ticket Sug-
geSted.

Editor Advertiser As we nov
heve an outlet to the outside
world. t:,cught [ would let it ha
known. The steel bridge is now
. reality, and We can nov come
and go.
Our people have a bright look
now; no frost to hur. fruit. We
are shipping strawberries, lettuce.
onions ard radiahes every day.
Mr.. J. NJ. Rich viii soon have
bnan blossoms.
If nothing happens to the fruit
and. vegetables, there will be thou
sands of crates shipped from here
'his season. Crates by the car
load ordered and are arriving.
We need a bank. and must
have it. All there is needed is
some one to work it up. There Is
plenty of money seeking cafe ir-
ves!ments.
T see no prob A;b;tiop candidates
out yet, what's the matter? I am
going to vote a prohibition ticket
traight from u. S. senate to coro-
Der. If thsy can he fou0d T do
no, want any dophle-hac:..sc INC
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prohjb;,ion -ent to son .174
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k.ow dnrin, t;aa camn5ioy, uai.
,aay come ,..4.o d a,,d Eava .
eat e.s c,rD t,.e.9 fat baea.. Pc !;
cnilar:le. slaep on a corn co,
trees. yit, lba co5s sfqna; go.
itz er3a. Ibsy ara !, -.al syn.9 =
INV With rs. hnt wben tiav 49,
10 c.,irn, ,;a aaf aoo.l fa~a a,,, -
few ,'r,,,ks of lI.aa X ana ~.
rroomed a l.,,la by tha a..i,i-
cisne, ,hcv uncIade we are sIain.
varv we'll Vnn.d do bar,ar ha
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Death Of FIR. Edgar M. Ham

Death of gAr. Edgar NJ. Ham
Inond.
After lingering for many
months with Brigh:'s disease, Mr.
Edgar M. Hammond passed away
at the home of his niece, Mrs. D.
B. Hammond, near North Angus
ia Oh Thursday, April 23rd. His
body was laid To rest on Friday
III tee family burying ground at
New Richmond" the old Ham
mond b. mestrad, alongside the
graves of his distinguished ances-
try.
Some fifteen years ago Mr..
! Hammond accepted a government
position, and was stationed at
Crow Agency, Montana. He filled
this poeltion with marked ability
and with entire satisfaction to the
government for four yeara, when
he resigned and embarked in the
eattlR business. He conducted
Ill ls 'Iss ta haa,th M,' fo;aa S'a1 ist sto;11S f1
paoi;a as'' 1.' - .s go i"9' ia'i'
! j.. I,.I y 4 'as $3.50 ,uaI RJ leu MIA
Ia ~ w.; go o4 lt,' 1';. ;..ana. .na.''
u mo b,,,o @es,s to naaa his t.S.esss rere anu
,,av. a,n;5 tbasa ~ 60 ~ maro "'rtns noas
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Too Many Delegates.

Some complaint has arisen over
the election of. greater number
of delegates to the County Demo-
cratic Convention by some of the
clubs than they are entitled to
under their actual enrolment.
This irregularity is doubtless due
to the fact that the club rolls are
not revised every two years as
they should be, the names Of per-
sons who die or move away being
allowed to remain on the rolls.
We publish herewith the fig
ures of the last primary, which
give approximately the actual en-
rollment of the clubs. With these
figures as basis, it will be seen
from the list Of delegates to the
county convention published in
this issue that several of the clubs
have not elected as m any dele
gates as they are entitled to uader
the Constitution, which is one
delegate for every twenty-five
members and fraction thereof. On
the other. hand, twill also be seen
that some Of the clubs have elect
ed larger delegations than they
should have elected.
One club has elected five dele
gates more than it is entitled 10
under it's actual membership,
while another has elected six
more than it should have elected.
Several clubs have one or two
more than their actual member
ship allows.
Complaint has been made by
some of the weaker clubs on the
ground that their representation
in the convention is offset or
practically annulled by delegates
from some of the stronger clubs
who are not really entitled to par
ticipate in the deliberations of the
convention.
The facts and figures show that
this complaint is well founded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Schoo! Closing at Betsis Acaae-

my.
Mr.. EGltor: Please allow me
spac, 10 speak OF tha coinme"ce-
ment at Bettis ACADEMY on 'ho
24fh OF April. The day was i'm
and . large audience assembled
in the chapel at 10: 80. Tn exer-
cises were opened with singing,
followed by a prayer by Rev. r.
A. Weaver. Tnen there we're sew
eral pieces recited by the chill
dren, after WHICH the graduating
class arose WITH fine subjects.
The exercises did credit to Presi-
dent: dent As W. ch0ls0n and the
We were honored by the pres
epce of DR. C. r. Burts and Hon.
Arthur Tompkins. A greater
speech | never heard fall from the
lips of any man than that Of DR..
Barte, also from Hon. Arthur
Tomphihs. The subject Of D..
RRurts vas. MAKE the tes> vou
can out of fife" It was
address. The house We aca 81
aid all gave earnest attention.
The speakers assured 2r
- people that thoae wb
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29

Perhaps it would be we'll for old
Hamburg to he incorporated, as
has been suggested, so the Aiken
board could establish a chain of
dispensaries along the banks OF
the Savannah. Why not give the
county dispensarles over the state
plenty of rope and let them soon
hang them selves as the old moth
er, the state dispensary, did9
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Reorganization of Clubs.

We give herewith the names of
the newly elected officers of al of
the clubs from which We have
been able to procure information.
Red Hill: J HI Bussev. presi-
dent; G W Johnson, vice-presi-
dent, aud R M Iohusun, secretary.
RJpers: ] D Zimmerman, presi-
dent; j D Boswell, vlce-president; !;
] B Zimmerman, secretary. The
executive c,r,mittee is com posed
of D E Lanham and S w Miller.
Collier: T l. Miller. president;
j L Mi i'lar, vic pes dent, and DR..
J N Grafton, secretary.
Meeting Street: J NJ Shaffor,
president; ] F Payne, vice-presi-
dent; Alex. Watson, secretary.
Shaw: G A Webb, president,
and Wallace W Wise, secretary.
Moriwether: At the meeting on
Saturday the two Meriwetber
clubs consolidated, electing the
following officers: J 7 DeLAugh-
ter, president, and Walter Cheat
ham. secretary.
Hampton: M P Wells, presi-
dent; B E Nicholson, vice-presi-
dent; L w Cheatham, secretary.
w W Adams. A S Tompkins and
S McG simklns compose the ex-
ecutive committee.
Edcrfiatfl: n G. Evans. presi-
dent; J # Paltison and S B Mays,
vice-9reSidenfs; w P Calhoun,
Secretary. Executive committee:
= & Evans, ~ G QUITS aud J A
Mays. Gomml'tee on roll: J VIM
Fhurmond, A 3 Covar and w P
Calhoun.
va hing'o OF: w r Parks, presi-
d@nt; J T Refca, vice.pr-sldant
J. F Dorn. secretary aud treasur-
er. Committee nn Registration:
W Fl Nixon, J I Reese aud L F
Dorm.
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Has, aud urn, &c
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lty s II, 2aa5. very
r3aad ;s.tf.JAa Cpea e fht
o Tics es 10 b. aaia May
-ltl-5 d, gaoa 10 leave BaltI-
mere returning not later than
m .ai!:ht, May 30th, 1908.
}ashi gton, y. c. and return.
account Bleunjal Session, Nation
81 Association OF Colonial Danes,
NJ J Oh 9Th, 1908. Very low
rouad trip rates open to The pub
lie. Tickets to be sold NJ ay 3rd-
5tb, good to return leaving Wash
ington not later than midnight,
May 18th, 1908. Further extern
sions, final limit to leav Wash
ington not later than MAY 5th,
1908, can be had upon payment of
fee Of 5Oets and deposit of ticket.
Richmond, Va. and return, ac-
count National Conference of
Charities and Correction, May
3h, 1905. Very low round
trip rates open to ;he public
Tickets to be sold May 1et-4th,
1908, good to return leaving Rich
mond not later than midpight,
May 18th, 1908.
Norfolk, Va. and return, ac-
count General Conference A NJ Z
church, Nav 4th-30lh, 1908. Very
low round trip rates open to the
public. Tickets to be sold May
2nd-3rd, good to return leaving
Norfolk not later than midnight,
May 3lst, 1908.
For detailed Information, rates
schedules, etc, apply to Southern
Railway Ticket Agents or address
J c Lusk,
Givis on Passenger Agt.
Charleston, S. c
r. w Glnt
Asst. Gen'I, Passenger Agt,
Alfalfa, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29

Columbia's streets can not be
paved with politics.--The Slate.
If stteetpaving could be done
with politics, not only Edgefeld's
leading thorcughsares but every
back alley in town could soon be
paved in frst-class style.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Edgefeld's name was left out Of
the rot when appropriations were
made in Washington on Monday
for public buildings Aiken and
several other towns we're given
$4,000 each.

Fighting the Charleston "tigers"
with injurctiona ia like fighting
the devil with kid gloves instead
of fire. The Advertiser holds, first,
last aud always, that a term on the
chain gang is thu most effective
way of vanquishins "blind IT,
gers"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29

Rgv. f. a. We've
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29
Fe Got What He Needed.

"Nine years ago 1t looked as if
my time had come, says Mr.. G
Farthirg, oF Mill Creek, Ind Ter.
| VAS sp :uu down that life hung
Oh a ve,y slender thread. Ii was
then my druggist re commend G
Electric 3i,lers. | fought bottle
and l got w1st | nee ded--strength. h
l bad one foot i'll she grave, but
Electric Bitlera i.ut IT back nn
the turf again, and I've been wall
ever Stree. Sold ueaar guarantee
at " e lynch & Co. Penn 4
Holstein, Successors to u l. Peru
& Son, drug stores. SOC.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-04-29

When yen reed a buggy try a
Rock 1Iij. or Il ackreY, or Colum-
bus. or Tyson and Jones', No
stronger line OF buggies can be
{ und in this section. Large as
sor! meut to select from.
Ramsey & Jones.