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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03
PRESBYTERIAN

Services will DO held AT Bethany
Presbyterian church Sunday, as usual,
morning aud evening. Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Young Peoples meeting
att. The regular quarterly commu.
piou will be held In connection with
the morning service. Strangers are
invited to all services aud especially
to the mid week prayer service. held
Thursday evening at : o'clock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03

"E. @. Dswitt & CO.. Chicago, Ill.
--Gentlemou ou-ln 1897 had u disease
of the stomach and bowels. In the
spring Of 1900 bought a bottle of
Kodol and the benefit received all
the gold in Georgia could not buy.
May you live long aud prosper.
Yours very truly, O. N. Cornell. Rod
ing, Ga, Aug. 81, 1905" Sold by
Model Drug Stole. As lSt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03

DeWitt's CsrboliEed Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t is especially good for piles.
Sold by Model Drug Store. as lst
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03
EPISCOPAL

Rev, II ID. Chambers of Portland.
will hold morning and evening ser
vices at 81. Luke's Episcopal church
ON Sunday, April 9TH. Also evening
services on the following Monday and
Tuesday. All are cordially invited.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03

Chamberlain's Ss,,s, S'.1;,Sl. ssels.a s.. an: and
Never faiiA Bay IL nov. II may ave nfs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-04-03

district-W M Cheshire
County Surveyor-H o Perhns
Representative, 81 l. DeArmond,.
County Ass essor-T Y Dean.
Committeemen-W J OFT, Merlin,
Merlin precinct. h L Wilson, Lehnd,
Leland Precinct, 7 Y Dean, Smtb
Grants Pass.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. s. N. Yoemans, of
Lyons, Indiana, arrived in Fiiz
gerald Wednesday morning and are
stopping at the Jessamine. Mr..
Yoemans is in the city prospecting
for a location with view of making
this his permanent home.
We are giving free $3.50 worth
of ware at our store next week.
See advertisement in this paper
for particulars. 12O.4t
The attraction at the Family
theatre tomorrow, Friday, after
noon and night will be Monte
CrisiO. Tt is we'll worth going to
see as it clearly portrays the play
acted by James O'Neil, the ia.
nous tragedian, and shows him at
his best.
The Enterprise for Legal Blanks.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17
MERRY WIDOWS AND OLD
MAIDS BALL GAME.
Concluded from page l }

kOOuCluSICu HULL P06O -
and the boys are to be congratu-
lated on the success of the under
taking for which it is said Willis
Smith and Will Adams are in the
most part to blame. The game
started at 4 O'Clock and from start
to finish there was fun-lots of fun.
1t was of an original character,
most of it, and that was why it
was so funny. For instance the
bows were not used to the apparel
they were wearing for the occasion
and some OF the summersaults they
took in running after the ball was
funny. If you don't think we are
telling the truth ask '|Miss" Davis
or "Mrs." Saunders.
The game ended with the cold
Maids" winners at a score of JO-9.
The full number of innings could
not be played owing to darkness
setting in.
The line up was as follows:
cold Maids" Bob MARYLAND,
Gene Sharpe, L. Glover, W. G.
Davis, W. A. Adams, W. Quinn,
81. Roush, Ell. Turner, Geo. Norris.
"Merry Widows" Jess Trox-
we'll, Fred Bennett, Jim Saunders,
j. A. Murdoch, s. W. Ratcliff, V.
P. Green, Otto Harnish, w. L.
Smith.
a mere man in the form of Mr..
Geo. Urmy was the umpire and he
had his hands full keeping the
"wimmin" from pulling each 9th
ers hair.
The score by innings
Old Maids, 1, 3, 0, 1, $40
Merry Widows, s, 2, 0, 0, 20
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17
OBITUARY.

'Mr. George L. Owens, prominent
among the A B. &. A. shop work
men, and a man of splendid traits
of character, died at his home on
Gordon street at eight o'clock last
night after an illness that had COW
cred period of several weeks.
Mr.. Owens is survived by a
wife and six children. Thefuneral
services were held at the house
this afternoon at three O'Clock,
Rev. s. J. Parrish, of the Baptist
ctnrch, presiding. Interment in
Evergreen cemetery.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17
Ma. G. VI. Smith Slightly Bet
ter.

Mr.. G. w. Smith, who has been
critically i'll at French Lick
Springs, Indiana, is slightly i'm
proved. Mr.. j. d. Smith received
yesterday the following telegram
from his brother, J. S. Smith, who
is attending the sick brother at
French Lick:
"Converses; gaining strength.
Retains nourishment. Everything
favorable; sight returning"
Mr.. Smith is quite popular In
Fitzgerald, and his friends here
will be glad that there is even
slight hope for his recovery.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Cotton is bringing 8 cents in
Fitzgerald today and we are hop,
ing it will bring 10 cents next
week.
Drop in and have cup of cof-
Zee and hot biscuits at our store
any day next week. Will be glad
90 see you if you intend to
buy or not. 12O-4t
. Mr.. .(if he had been in, the army
he would have been most likely, a
eolonel) T. L. Griner is back from
Dublin where he attended Superior
Court last week.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17
WE HAVE GOOD TIMES.

of good these the best we ever saw and
ID genius Of the age has made possible for civilized peoej
to live with greater comfort and with decidedly less e
Fit
van amount of Drawn and muscle produces how much more
Of onv time history the world and the knowledge Oh
ha, made possible to preserve the product OF aoo anu
the first time in the history of the world system distribution
for the different enjoy the fruits OF the different
climates and sections :, t4n4 49,. +u hos
The most pertinent thought the fact that this country mas
progress along these lines within the last lew
than ever before history. The wonderful progress OF S
ort;cnlar counrvhs immediate section is astounding IN inc NE
n the writer the the condition OF the people mas oeen
hundred fold , ~ 4 nosror;tv and
rorrooo The Younger generation unacqned with onoe
orinIv IGNORANT of hard times And young man WtnoI
who has not proven his worbness OF credit cannot
90 TO the banks the country and secure the oa OF large
onev he turns to his neghbor and complains OF hard times
What unaccoupabe things do they expec There must be al
To voung and ambitious cities and towns the same rule applies
There st limit the business blocks ana towering once
buildings Every village be metropolis and very lew OF hem
even Fitzgerald . -, t;e4; g h ost
crafty? ,4 1ooa =; h;h = has ~
and deveoned from pine rich and trade mart
peoped with healthy SOBER vruou people, "ondeS nave ocen
wrought right here and right now
Look to the future dear reader
You crafty pudden heads do expect the property values
donh every YEAR? hundred two three
satisfying to your improving greed The who makes fortune
trading on few city lots finds his appetite wheted and alas his
aciy for useful employment destroyed
Oct busy at something useful
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17
Social ond Business items.

Supt. E. L. Bailey has his hands
full at the compress these days.
With a large force of hands he is
running the press every day and
often at night.
DR.. G. P. HoltzendOrf, of At
lanta, is here this week in charge
of DIR. q. A. Holtzendorf's office
until the the Doctor arrives from
has New York trip. DIR. Louie
Turner, who was in charge of the
Office until Monday last, was called
to Andersonville to the bed side
of his sick father.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Col. E. S. Fuller has 80 acres of
good farm land close in, high, dry
and in cultivation; titles perfect.
the cheapest in 1 mile of the city
and the only place of its value now
for sale. 1146.tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Buy Menheim Mendless SOx,
guaranteed to wear six month. Sold
six pair in the box for $l.0O, for
sale here. 110 Il
Josey Shoe and Clothing Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

EVERYBODY reads The
Enterprise, and all who buy goods
from G. A. Saunders & Co. save
money. lO|o'u
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Keefer Barber Shop clean and
first class, on Pine street opposite
Haile's Drug Store. 112-tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Sox that wear and never tear.
$40 for six pair. Guaranteed six
months. On sale here. 115-tt
Josey Shoe and Clothing Go.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

See Col. e. 8. Fuller. He has a
2-horse farm close in adjoining the
city limits. Perfect title guarsp.
teed and abstract free to pufcbaser.
1145-tf =
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-09-17

Advertise in the Enterprise.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
VICTORY FOR PROHIBITION.

found that the city was in debt 5000. Since that time they have expended 5000 in putting down concrete cros- sings, and Sl000 for other improve ments. In fact there has been more permanent improvements made in the last eighteen months without any whiskey license, than was ever made by the city in any two years with the saloons, and the indebtedness of the city has decreased about $500.
 During the last two years with sa- looms, the city council appropriated 5000 toward the running expenses of the water and light plant, and when the present council took charge of it they found that it was in debt $500 Under the present management the plant is paying all running expenses. and about 800 per month profit Yet great many people said that it could not run without the revenue from the saloons.
 The city records also show that there has not been one arrest made since whiskey went out where there were five when we had saloons.
 Yours truly,
 F. B. Kellogg, City Recorder
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
WHAT DO YOU SAYY

Does it pay to license traffic which lessens the demand for helpful things of life, which increases their cost and diminishes the ability to pay for them
 Does it pay to license traffic which breeds idiots, paupers, criminals. lunatics and epileptics and casts them upon society to be supported by de- cent, honest, industrious people?
 Does 1t pay to support the families of saloon keepers and bartenders and pay their rent, taxes and insurance, and buy luxuries for them in order to get a few pennies in revenue and license?
 Does it pay to do that which will blanche the cheeks with fear and make you dumb with terror when at last you stand in the presence of the Judge of the quick and the dead?
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
PROHIBITION HELPS TRADE AND MAKES A CLEAN TOWN. WHAT BUSINESS MEN SAY.

Wynne, Ark, Aug. 19 1908 To Whom it may Concern.
 This is to certify, that We are more than pleased to be withoutthe saloon Not only from financial standpoint, but from a moral standpoint. We have 75 per cent less arrests: 50 per cent less inmates for the calaboose. We have had more and better im- proyements for the town since the death of the saloon. Our schools have improved 50 per cent since our town has been dry. Our ladies do not hesi- tate to go on the street, since it is not blockaded with drunkards and whis- key bloats, as it was during the life of the saloon.
 Give Us dry town first, last and all the time.
 Respectfully,
 Mayo < Robinson.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21

this No. P Williams Street, New York City" is and has long been the headquarters of the brewers and distil- lers' educational campaign committee" known as the Protective Bureau of the National Liquor Dealers" and the United States Brewers Association" whose fluent scribe, Cyrus c. Tur- ner, has for twenty years been the recognized genius behind all of the most famous anti-prohibition leaflets and articles that have been circu- lated by the tons and the tens of million copies in all parts of the land.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
F rohibition. License
Totals.

The police court of Atlanta, Ga, has proved to be one of the best argu- ments in favor of prohibition to be found anywhere in the State. The police court docket shows the follow ing figures for arrests during the first four months of 1907 and 1908:
 Number of cases tried for the first four months of 1907, 6,056.
 Number of cases tried for the first four months of 1908, 3,l39.
 Showing decrease during prohibi- tion of 2,9l7.
 Number of 'drunks" for the first four months of 1907, .955.
 Number of "drunks" for the first four months of 1908, 47l.
 Showing decrease during prohibi- ton of 1,4S4 cases of drunkenness in four months.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
LYING NEWS STORY'
 ABOUT MAINE.

The latest scheme of the liquor traffic is a full-page advertisement of lies and misrepresentation about prohibition in Maine which has been prepared with almost devilish cleverness and is being offered in plate form to every daily news paper in the United States free of charge from head. quarters of the National Liquor Dealers Protective Bureau,No. P William street, New York City.
 1t was offered free of charge to all papers applying, and was to be "releasedo as news natter after Saturday, Feb. ruary 9th,
 This will probably be quickly followed by other similar full.page advertise ments slandering all the other prohibition states and com. munities of the nation.
 Wherever this page of dia- bolical misrepresentation ap. pears let it be branded by every friend of prohibition for what it really is-nothing but a full-page whiskey ad- vertisement, purely and sim ply, which the shrewd and slick "ad" man of the Liquor Dealers Association is thus attempting to get into papers free gratis without having to pay the regular newspaper rates for such lavishly dis played publicity.
 Let it be we'll understood
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
DOES THE SALOON PAY?

l. What reason is given for favor- ing the saloon?
 That il brings revenue
 ?. How much state revenue does it bring to Arkansas?
 About one hundred and fifty thous- and dollars
 3. How many people are there in the state2
 About one and one quarter millions. 1. How much does the liquor reve- nue bring in for each inhabitant?
 A little over ten cents.
 ). How much does it cost per in- habitant to prosecute and punish those who commit crimes by reason directly or indirectly of liquor?
 About twenty cents.
 6. Then the liquor traffic costs more than it pays?
 Yes about twice as much.
 Will it pay to license saloons in St. Francis county next year. No, Then vote against them on election day.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
TESTIMONY FROM PARAGoULDI

TESTIMONY FROM PARAGOULD The same statement has been made by the business men of Paragould, and the list of those signing it could have been increased indefinitely We, the undersigned citizens of Par agould, Arkansas, certify that we are pleased with dry administration, our city having been improved morally and financially. Under no circum- stances do we favor the return of sa- looms.
 w. F. Trice, Furniture. J. F. Trice, Furniture. H. Trice, Undertaken. Russen Davis, Druggists. J. A. Thompson, Druggists, A. c. Nicely, Clothing. Willie Wyatt, Clothing. Herschel Nicely, Clothing. ]. c. Crowell, Grocer. II. M. Moosley, Cashier Bank of Con-
 merce
 R. B. Hays, Mayor. J. M. Saur, Cashier 1st Nat Bank. Henry Carter, Cashier Paragould
 Trust Go.
 John C. Haney, County Treasurer. E. R. Waddell, Barber J. H. Willis, Sec and Treas. Merri-
 wether & Son Hardware Co., Rupert C. Wright, Advt Manager
 Soliphone.
 R. N. Mcleod Grocer. L. B. Long, Gents Furnishings. Jno. Rossan. Sale Stable R. A. Courtney, Attorney. G. $. Beck, Livery. John NJ. Lytle, Police. J. S. Parker Dentist. W. L. skaggs, Teacher. !. c. Baird, Physician. Wm. Poindexter, Real Estate k. E, Clark, Dealer in Horse Hair J. II. Clark. Slave Cutler. Bob Woodward, Factory Hand. H. L. Ayers, Gin Repairer J. N. Clark, Teamster
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
PROHIBITION HELPS THE
 SCHOOL.

Wynne, Ark, Aug, 19, 1908. To Whom it may Concern.
 This is to certify, that, in my opin- ion, no one thing has helped so much in the upbuilding of the Wynne Pub lie Schools as the absence of saloons during the past two years. In nearly every letter received where inquiry is made concerning schools, the question is asked, Have you saloons Two of our best families now living in Wynne have told me they did not move to Wynne until 1907, on account of saloons being here.
 Our school revenue has almost doubled itself since saloons left
 Yours very truly,
 H. A. Woodward,
 Supt. of Schools.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
WHAT THE SALOON DOES.

WHAT THE SALOON DOES. 1. What curses the unborn babe? The saloon.
 ,. What robs the little child of clothing, food and love?
 The saloon.
 3. What causes the manly boy to blush for hts father?
 The saloon.
 4. What takes pictures, furniture and comforts from the home? The saloon.
 5. What sends mother out to scrub?
 The saloon.
 6. What turns deaf ear to the pleading wife?
 The saloon.
 '. What impoverishes but never helps?
 The saloon.
 s. What is the only business built up by debauchery?
 The saloon.
 9. What fills the iails, reformatories and prisons?
 The saloon.
 10. What constantly defies the law? The saloon.
 Il. What costs the county, city and state more than all other things? The saloon.
 F. What backs up dance halls and houses of ill-fame?
 The saloon.
 l3. What bribes legislatures, cities and corporations?
 The saloon.
 II. What furnishes free drinks for the police?
 The saloon.
 b. What ruins body, mind and soul?
 The saloon.
 Is. What makes man fool of himself in public?
 The saloon.
 T.. What makes a man demon in private? The saloon.
 IS. Who owns the most stock in a saloon?
 The devil
 19. What fools the citizens by talk of revenue?
 The saloon.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
THIS PAGE IS MEANT FOR YOU TO READ.
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

Is it right to vote for thing which no decent man can defend?
 Is it right to license business which is utterly opposed to the train- ing of mothers, the pleading of wives, and the prayers of daughters
 Do not sober men as a rule earn more than drinkiug men?
 Is the credit of drinking man as good as that of an abstainer? If not, whys
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
PROHIBITION HELPS TO GET A TOWN OUT OF DEBT-TRY IT IN FORREST CITY.

Wynne, Ark, Aug. 19, 1908. MT. J. c. Sanders:
 Dear Sir-In answer to your request as to the financial condition of the city when saloons went out and it's condition today: When the present city council went into office three months after saloons went out, they
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Be on the right side. It will win.
 The liquor traffic is a cani cer in society.
 The water wagon is com ing. Get aboard!
 The liquor traffic is the pirate of commercial life.
 Men are above money, but the saloon robs Us of both.
 The saloon cannot run without boys. Have you one to spare?
 A man who buys a vote de- grades himself and his fel- low man.
 Alcohol is a food. Rich food for the undertaken and the poor house.
 Are the saloon men in fla vor of a fair count in St. Francis county!
 A man who will sell his vote forgets what his fore- fathers bled and died for.
 No man ever grew rich by drinking intoxicants. How can it bring prosperity to a city
 Arguments in favor of the liquor traffic are founded on ignorance, avarice, or ap- petite.
 Vote for what will benefit your church, your town, your county, and your neigh bor's home.
 Suppose the whiskey ring has the election cut and dried as heretofore, what should we do about it2
 We ask for nothing but a square deal and a fair count in the election. Let us have this and We are satisfied
 To steal a mans vote is to take from him one of his most sacred possessions. It robs him of citizenship and dis franchises him without re- course.
 We believe that our elec- tion commissioners are too honorable and public spirited for one or few saloon men to wrap them around their little finger and dictate what they shall do.
 The prohibitionists ask that they be given one judge and one clerk at every voting place in the county. No fair minded man can object to this. If he does, he goes on record as in favor of class legislation.
 The penitentiary is the right place for a man who steals votes, and some will go there from St. Francis coun- ty, after this next election if they try their hand at it. Why not have a fair, clean , election and avoid all troubles
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
ASK YOUR NEIGHBOR THIS.

If a thing is so demoralizing that it must be prohibited on Sundays and election days, and so dangerous that 1t must be forbidden in case of riots, fires or other occasions of great excite ment, ought it to be permitted at any time
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
THE VOICE FROM WINNIE.

AlIc lIOSl pIOllilllellt DuSiileSS lllen dil citizens Of Wynne speaks for itself: We, the undersigned citizens o Wynne, Arkansas, certify that we ar pleased with dry administration, ou city having been improved morall and financially. Under no circum stances do we favor the return o saloons
 Names Occupation Ed Hamilton & Co, druggists. B. M. Smith X Co.,, merchants. T. R. Nash, chief designer. L. H. Lipsey, physician. N. J. Johnson, leweler. A. C. Thompson. w. H. Conbill. II. A. W Oodward W. II. Mckee, physician. J. G. Snowden, carpenter. E. F. Ellis, R. R. H. English. Aldridge NJ. Williams, salesman.
 
 W. J. SnOWden, drayman. J. A. Clark, contractor. ! l.. Robinson. grocer. Burke X Co.,. feed store. D C. Haley, bricklayer P. B. Littledeld T. B. AUstell.
 NJ. koonce. salesman. ]. NJ. SnoWden, blacksmith. o. N killough. J W. Williams. Mack Stacey.
 Kit Clark. salesman. Mayo X Robinson, merchants, F Benderman. grocer. E. T. Folsom, millinery. D. Evans, grocer. E. l.. Brawner, furniture D. C. Flow, general merchadise F.. E. Hurt. mayor. J. NJ. Moore, City Grocery Co. T. w. Crawford, salesman. The Smith Furniture Go. J. L. Hare. physician. J. C Hurt Grocery Go. A. NJ. Dunlap, clerk. R. Longest, physician R. L. Thompson, dentist. G, E. Davis.
 s. $. Kirby
 1. Black, foreman.
 W. R. Fyr, farmer. N. B. Tompkins, salesman. C. $. Sharp, County treasurer. w. B. Barnes, physician J, D. Sebret, pastor NJ. E. church O. F. Harris, physician. F. B. Kellogg, City Clerk G. W. Evitts.
 c. D. Rountree, R. R. J. c, Brookfield, attorney. w. F. Lovelace, pastor Bapti church tcolored)
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
THE TALBOT THREE CITIES.

There is great howl about the fail ure of prohibition in cities-a howl always by the liquor fellows. But here are the figures for Atlanta, Knox vile and Birmingham. Let them tell their own tale.
 The police judge of Birmingham renders the following official report:
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21

The following are the latest figures of arrests for drunkenness in Knox vile, Tenn, for the four months from January to May, under prohibition and license:
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
WHY THE SALOON Is CALLEI

A BAR.
 The saloon is called bar. What is it bar t02
 It is
 A bar to heaven, a door to hell Whoever named it named it well. A bar to manliness and wealth. A door to want and broken health. A bar to honor pride and fame. A door to sorrow, sin and shame. A bar to hope, bar to prayer, A door to darkness and despair. A bar to honored, useful life, A door to crawling, senseless strife. A bar to all that's true and brave, A door to every drunkard's grave. A bar to joys that home imparts. A door to tears and broken hearts. A bar to heaven, a door to hell Whoever named it, named it well.
The Forrest City times., 1908-08-21
Anti-Saloon League Page
Edited by Members of LOCAL ORGANIZATION.
FORREST CITY, ARK, AUGUST 2l, 1908

WHAT DO OUR RNEIGHBORSS SAY?
 Cities and states at distance testi- fy loudly to the benefits of prohibit tion administration, but when our near Deighbors speak we listen more closely and their arguments have more weight with us.