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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
MORTGAGE SALE.

Georgia, Ben Hill County.
There will be sold before the court Ahouse
door in said county within the legal prs OF
sale, on the first Tuesday in July, 1905, at
public cutlery to the highest bidder for cash,
either in bulk or In parcel, as may seem best,
the following described property. as the
property of the defendant, Nicholas samp-
son, to-wit All that certain stock of goods
wares and merchandise OF every kind and
description, now located in the store
house and on the premises where said
Nicholas Sampson has recently been
carrying on his business as merchant,
said storehouse and premises being on city
lot of land Number nire g., in square Num-
be six Cd in block Number eleven %, in
the City of Fitzgerald, Georgia as shown by
tie original town-site plat OF said city; also
! all fixtures and furnishings Of every kind
| including counters, shelving, tables, show
| cases, chairs heaters. refripcrators and al
other property OF said icholas Sampson
located in said storehouse or on said prem
ises Said property levied on ar to be solo
under mortgage IRA issued from the city
court OF Fitzgerald, Ga, in favor of George
Sampson. against Nicholas Sampson Tbi
the 18th day of June, 1903.
"a 4w w. II. FOUNTAIN,
) Sheriff OF the City Court IL Fitzgerald, Ca
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
Sheriff's Sale.

Georgia, Ben Hill County.
WIN be sold on the first Tuesday in July
next, ut public cutlery, at the court house in
said county, within the legal hours of sale, to
the highest bidder for cash, certain property,
OF which tn efollowing is a full and complete
description City lot No. 8, in square No, IS,
in block No. 2, in the city of Fitzgerald, Ben
'IIill county. Georgia, as shown by the recor-
ded plat of said city. Said property levied on
as the property of j. q. French, to satisfy an
execution issued from the county court of
Irwin county, in favor of c. b. Belden,
against. said j. @, French. This 9th day of
June, 1908. w. II. FOUNTAIN,
77-4t Sheriff.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
Fitzgerald, DELLA & Broxton Railroad Go
TIME TABLE,.

Leave Fitzgerald Osierfed and BroxtOn 835 365 pm
Arrive FITZGERALD and Oseeld 12O5 pm pm.
Leave Fitzgerald Oc Mystic and Irwnve 1910 *755 pm
rive FITZGERALD from rwnvIe Mytic DELLA $500 pm
An trains daily not beyond Ocia
H. C. McFADDEN
President General Manager Fitzgerald Ga
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
A Bond Election For a Public
School Building and for
Public School
Purposes.

Georgia, Ben Hill County.
Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held i'll and for the
City of Fitzgerald to determine
whether or not bonds shall be issued
| by said city for the purpose of
building a public school building
and for public school purposes in
and for the City of Fitzgerald.
And now I, J. G. Knapp, mayor
of the City of Fitzgerald, by auth
GRITTY vested in me and the city
council of the City of Fitzgerald,
order an election to be held in and
for said city on Wednesday, the
oath day of June, 1908, for the
qualified voters of said city to vote
upon the issuing Of Thirty Thou
sand $3.50, 100000 Dollars of bonds
for the purpose of building a pub
lie school building and for public
school purposes in and for the City
of Fitzgerald. The entire issue of
bonds for said public school build
ing and for said public school pur-
poses shall be the sum of Thirty
Thousand $30,000.00) Dollars.
The said bonds to be issued in the
denominations of One Thousand
($1, 100000 Dollars each, that is to
say, said issue of bonds shall con-
sist of thirty (3O) bonds of One
($1, 100000 Dollars, aggregating
the total principal sum of Thirty
Thousand( 80, OOO.O O) Dollars. Said
bonds shall he dated the 10Th day
of September, 1908, and shall ma
ture and fall due thirty years (3O)
after date, or on the 10Th day OF
September, 1888, and said bonds
shall draw interest from date of 5
per cent. per annum, payable semi
annually on the first day Of March
and September in each year there
after, at the office f the treasurer of
said City of Fitzgerald. The prin
cipal and interest of said bonds
shall be paid in gold coinof the Uni
ted States of the present standard
weight and tineness, and the money
arising from the sale of said bonds
shall be used for the purpose of
building a public school building
and for public school purposes
The said election is to be held in
accordance with the law and the
provisions of Sections 377-3S0 in
elusive of the Civil Code of Geor-
gia of 1895, submitting to the quail
flied voters of the City of Fitzgerald
the question as to whether or not
the said bonds shall be issued on
the 10th day of September, 1908,
and at said election the said voters
shall be required to state in their
ballots the words "For Public
School Bonds" OR against Public
School Bonds"
BY order of the mayor and the
city council this the 10th day of
May, 1908. J. &. KNAPP,
Mayor of the City of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
said road will be much public
utility. This 18th day of May,
1908. w. r. BOWEN,
III. M. WARREN,
w. r. WALKER,
County Commissioners Ben Hill
County. Sat
Election For Sewerage Bonds.
Georgia, Ben Hill County.

1JCA A4ALA NOOhUJs 1
Notice is hereby given that an
election will be held in and for the
City of Fitzgerald to determine
whether OF not bonds shall be is
sued by said city for the purpose
of establishing, building, acquiring
and maintaining a sewerage sys-
tenn in and for the City of Fitz-
gerald.
And now I. J. G. Knapp, May
or of the City of Fitzgerald, by
authority invested in me and the
city council of said city, order that
an election be held in and for said
city Oh Wednesday the oath day
of June, 1908, for the qualified
voters of the city of Fitzgerald to
vote upon the issuing of Seventy
five Thousand ($75, 100000 Dollars
of bonds for the purpose of estab-
fishing, building, acquiring and
maintaining a sewerage system for
the City of Fitzgerald. The entire
issue of bonds for said sewerage
system shall be thesum of Seventy
five 1915, 100000 Dollars. The
said bonds to be issued in denOml-
nations of One Thousand ($1,
OOO.OO) Dollars each, that is to
say, said issue Of bonds shall con-
sist of seventy.five bonds of One
Thousand ($1, 100000 Dollars, ag-
gregating the total principal of
Seventy-fve <$75,0O0.O0) Dollars.
Said bonds shall be dated the 10Th
day of September, 1908, and shall
mature and fall due. thirty years
after date, or on the 18th day of
1888, and said bonds
shall draw interest from date at
the rate of 5 per cent. per annum,
payable semi-annually on the first
day of March and September in
each year thereafter at the office of
the treasurer of said City of Fitz-
gerald. The principal and interest
of said bonds shall be paid in gold
coin of the United States of the
present standard weight and fine
ness, and the money arising from
the sale of said bonds shall be used
for the purpose Of establishing,
building, acquiring and maintain
ing said sewerage system.
The said election is to be held i'll
accordance with the law and pro-
visions of Sections 3773SO inclu-
sive of the Civil Code Of Georgia of
1895, submitting to the qualified
voters of said city the question as
to whether or not the said bonds
shall be issued on the 18th day OF
1908, and at said cleo
ton the said voters shall be requlr-
ed to state in their ballots the
words ''For Sewerage Bonds" or
"Against Sewerage Bonds"
By order of the Mayor and City
Council of the City of Fitzgerald,
Georgia, this the 10th day of May,
1908. j. G. KNAPP,
67-4t Mayor of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
Sheriff's Sale

, Georgia, Ben Hill County.
viii be sold before the court house door on
tine first Tuesday in July next, within the
hours of sale, the following land to-wit City
lots nos. z and 9, in square No. 5, in block NO.
10, In Fitzgerald. said county and state Lev
led upon and to be sold as the property of j.
l.. King by virtue of two fifas, one in favor
or T. L. Griner, the other in favor OF the
Southern II 1t Co., inc. issued from the ciUy
court of AShburn, Ga.
Tat w, il. FOUNTAIN Sheriff.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23
A Bond Election For Water
and Light Extension.
Georgia, Ben Hill County.


election will be held in and for the |
city of Fitzgerald to determine
whether or not bonds shall be is
sued by said City for the purpose
of extending, improving and en-
larging the water and light plant
in and for the city Of Fitzgerald.
And now l, j. G. Knapp, May
or of the city of Fitzgerald, by au-
thority vested in me and the
City Council of the city of Fitz-
gerald, order an election to be held
in and for said City Oh Wednesday
the oath day of June 1908, for the
qualified voters of the city of Fitz-
gerald, to vote on the issuing Of
twenty-five thousand ($25, 900. OO)
dollars of bonds for the purpose CT
extending, improving and enlarg-
ing the Water and Light plant in
and for the city of Fitzgerald. The
entire issuing of said bonds for said
extending, improving and charging
the Water and Light Plant of
said City shall be the sum of TWEEN
ty-fve thousand ($25, 100000 dol
lars, the said bonds to be issued in
the denominations of one thousand
q, O00.OO) dollars each-that is to
say; said issue of bonds shall con-
sist of twenty-fv bonds of one
thousand (S1, OO0.OO) dollars, ag
gregating the total, principal sum
of twenty-five Thousand ($25, OOO.,
OO) dollars. Said bonds shall be
dated September 18th, 1908, and
shall mature and fall due thirty
years after date, or on the 10Th day
of September, 1888, and said bonds
shall draw interest from date at the
rate of 5% perannum, payable semi
annually, on the first day of March
and September in each year there
aftea at the office of the Treasurer
OF the city Of Fitzgerald. The
principal aud interest ofsaid bonds
shall be paid in gold coin of the
United States of the present stan.
dard weight and fineness, and the
money arising from the sale OF said
bonds shall be used for the pur-
pose of extending, improving and
charging the Water and Light
plant of the city of Fitzgerald.
Said election is to be held in &C
cordance with the laws and provis-
ions of Sections 377-3S0 inclusive
OF the Civil Code of Georgia, 1895,
submitting to the qualified voters
of the city of Fitzgerald the ques-
ton of whether or not the said
bonds shall be issued on the 18th
day of September 1908, and a t
said election the said voters shall
be required to state in their ballots
the words, "Eor water and Light
Bonds" or, against Water and
Light Bonds. y
By order of the City Council of |
the city of Fitzgerald, this the
10th day of May 1908.
j. G. KNAPP,
Mayor of the City of Fitzgerald.
67-1ew At
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-06-23

Crystal Springs Ginger Ale is
made by the Crystal Bottling
Works and is rs pure and perfect
i. cnn be made. IT,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Death Of Mrs. J. [. eastman.

Maria Susan Tabor was born near
the present site of Garfield, KY, Oct.
25th., 1887, was married Nov. 23rd.,
1856, died March 1st., 1908.
Mrs. eastman had professed faith in
Christ at the age OF 10 years and joined
the Baptist church at Hickory Greek
Church, Fayette County, Ill. Later in
life had united with the Methodist
church at Union Star, Ky, where she
lived consistent member until death.
Her funeral services took place March
grid, at P. NJ, at the alter of Union
Star church, concluded at the Village
Cemetery, Union Star, Rev. F. r.
Roberts, officiating, assisted by Rev. L..
c. Argabright.
Truly another good woman has fallen
a victim to death, we trust that she is a
victor over death. the world and sin, by
faith which is Christ our Lord
Sister eastman leaves a husband, six
children, two sisters and a brother to
mourn her departure. Sister eastman
represents very large train of relatives
on this and on the other side of the
Jordan of Death. May they all so have
lived that they all may have safe and
a happy union in the world above.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
DEATH TAKES
A JUNE BRIDE.
Miss HOItzcIaW Dies in a Louis
vile Infirmary After a
Short Illness.
A VICTIM OF TYPHOID.

A sad death occurred in Louisville,
Saturday. when Miss Florence Holtz-
claw became victim of typhoid pneu-
monia. 1t was only few weeks ago
that she was in this city visiting Mr..
and Mrs. John Ridge, and after her re-
turn to Louisville she was taken i'll.
Miss Holtzclaw was moved from her
home to an infrmary, where evexy at
tention was given to restore her to
health, and her death came as a great
shock and loss to her family and friends.
Miss Holtzclaw was beautiful young
woman, Just in her twenty.third year
She was blonde and greatly ADM ed
here for beauty and gracious disposition.
Her death is particularly sad one as she
was engaged to be married and her
wedding had been arranged to take
place in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridge went to Louis
Vile Sunday to attend the flu eral.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
A Fine Saddle And Harness Horse.

Herbert NJ Beard of the firm of
Beard Bros, the enterprising stock
dealers and farmers, of near Hardins-
burg, returned from Lexington last
week. Mr.. Beard says he has purchas-
ed one of the finest saddle and harness
stations ever brought to this county
He is a thorough bred animal and has
one of the best records of any horse in
the state. He paid a fancy price for
him believing that the people of Breck-
enridge county would support and APP
preciate the best that is to be had. The
Beard Bros, are to be commended for
their enterprise.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
EIGHTY DOLLARS.
Rev. English Gets Large COlIec-
ton For Foreign
Missions.

Hardinsburg, March 24.-(Special)-
Rev. E. B. English preached strong
missionary sermon to a fine audience
Sunday, after which acollection amount
ing to eighty dollars was taken for for
eign missions.
His Hardinsburg church has given
$50 to missions stree last August. Be-
sides this, one member of this church,
Miss Eula Heusley, is now ready for
foreign mission fields, AMI will 90 to
China. This fine record is made by a
church which, while not large in num-
bers, IS wide awake to their duty, and
constantly works under the leadership
of their beloved pastor
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Mrs. Wright In HardinSburg.

Mrs J. E. Wright has been visiting
her father, Judge Mercer, in Hardins-
burg Mrs Wright is a most interest
ing woman on account of the success
she is attaining in a business way,
which is in all probability due to her
practical sense and her ability to carry
olt we'll made plans Wright's
Home Made Baking Powder of which
she is the originator of the formula,
has been sifted in thousands of sacks of
flour in Louisville. Mrs. Wright ex-
poets 20 introduce the baking powder
in Florida at an early date.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Mr.. GIaSSCOck Busy.

Sunday an eleven pound boy made
his advent into the home and hearts of
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Glasscock, at Glen
deane. Ever since his arrival Mr..
Glasscock has been busy working, and
smiling, trying to do enough for the
promising young man. Mr.. Glasscock
is not only a good merchant, but kind
father and he and the lovely mother
will give the little fellow a great start
in life.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
FROM COW.CATCHER
TO DEATH.
Jim Boards Free Ride Costs Him
Ills Life Monday
Morning.
GOT ON TRAIN AT CUSTOM.

AT Custom Monday morning Jim
Board, colored, jumped on the cow
catcher Of passenger train ll2. with the
intention Of getting a free ride to Irv-
ington. Just before the train pulled in
to the town Board jumped from the en-
CINE meeting with terrible accident
which resulted in his death. His thigh
was broken and also received other Sc
rious injuries and he died before night.
His body was taken in charge by his
good friends at Irvington and the funeral
was held yesterday.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Partially ParaIyZed.

Capt. j, r. Ridgeway's friends and
relatives in this city regret to learn that
he has recently suffered stroke of
paralysis on his left side. Mr.. Ridge
way is eighty-two years of age and was
remarkably active when here visiting
his son, Mr.. Ben Rikgeway. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Rdgeway have been to his bone
at Shepherdsville to see him, and his
condition is much better.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Mr.. AIexander'S Offers.

Ed. F. Alexander has succeeded
Gardner Bros, at Irvington and will
celebrate his new step into business by
a large opening Saturday as advertised
in the News this week. Mr.. Alexander
will give the public some excellent
offers in the way of new spring goods
and his stock includes fine furnishings
for men, women and children.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Right Foot Broken

Frank Greer, a well-knoWn grocery
drummer, fell from a street car in Lou s.
willie Monday morning an suffered a
painful injury to his right foot He did
not give up his planned trip to Hardius-
burg, but when he got there and had his
foot examined, learned that it was
broken. Mr.. Greer returned to his
home on cru'chss the same afternoon.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Second Birthday.

Samuel Edward Conrad was the guest
of honor at a supper party Friday
evening at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Shelby Conrad. The occasion
was in celebration of his second birth
day and two candles were lighted on
the cake. The guests included the
Conrad and Oglesby families and Mrs.
Ben Ridgeway.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Miss Wine EntertainS

Friday Eight Miss Iva Wine was a
charming hostess to party of young
people at the Saterield home on the
hill. Thirty-tve guests were present,
and they had jolly time, enjoying ga mes
and music until late hour.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
MISSION MONEY.
IryingtOn MeihOdiStS Are Giving
Large Amounts 10 For.
eign Missions

Irvington, Ky, March "a (Special)
The w. F. M. S., of the Methodist
church, report the best years work
since the organization, and the treasurer
reported a total in dues, pledges and
specials of S5S.55. The society con-
sists of sixteen active and three hon
o-ary members.
The superintendent of the Busy Be S
report $40 30 for the Juveniles, making
tota' of SIS. IS from the women aud
children for foreign missions for the
wear.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
lame Shoulder.

Whether resulting from a sprain or
from rheumatic pains, there is nothing
so good for a lame shoulder as Cham
berlain's Paiu Balm. Apply it freely
and rub the parts vigorously at each ap-
plication and a quick cure is certain.
For sale by Sewers Drug Co.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Nice Day In HOOSier.

Fred May and son, Hannah, spent
a pleasant day Sunday at the home of
Mr.. Tom Leaf at Tobinsport, Ind. Mr..
May says the strawberries look fine and
spring shows her appearance every
where across the river, especially in
the alfalfa fields
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Sells Farm To Mr.. MattingIy.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hale and son, Mr.. viii
Hale, have sold their place known as
1.-THE Castle" on the West Side of town
to Mr.. Frank Mattingly They have
moved their families to Enron. Miss
Laura Hale accompanied them.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
Mrs. BurkS Improving.

Mr.. John Burks came down from
Louisville to spend Sunday with his
wife who is i'll at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H Bowmer. He was accom-
panied by their son, Bowmer. they
both returned home Monday and Mrs.
Burks is daily improving.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
letter, Salt Rheum and Eczema.

These are diseases for which Cham
berlain's Salve is especially valuable.
1t quickly allays the itching and smart
ing and soon effcts cure. Price, 20
cents. For sale at Sewers Drug Store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25

Bilious9 Feel havy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter tasteP Com
plexion sallow9 Liver needs waking up.
Doans Regulets cure bilious attacks.
% cents at any drug store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25

Get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve-it is healing, soothing and cool
ing. 1t is good for piles. Sold by all
druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
The Baptist Bazaar.

The ladies of the Baptist church have
some beautiful and useful pieces at
their Bazaar being held at Mrs. Polk S
store.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
INTERESTING PROGRAMS

INTERESTING PROGRAMS.
The grand keeper of records and seal
has prepared an interesting program
for the district conventions and one that
will be profitable to the members. A
list Of subjects for discussion have been
selected and some wellinformed Pythian
in each district has been selected to
present each subject.
DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.
The first district convention will be
held at Sturgis on April l 3, and the last
at CarroIlton on June /. There are
fifteen districts. The grand keeper of
records and seal will attend all Of these
conventions. The convention for the
district in which Cloverport is located
will be held at Leitchfeld on April 20,
and Bros. Chas. May, District Deputy;
Jco Burn, c. c.; II. G. Yeager Pre-
late, and Chas. Hannah, K of r. and
S., will attend as representatives of
Brecken ridge Lodge No 81, K. of P.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25
K p. LODGE IN
FINE CONDITION.
Annual Report Is Completed by
j. W. Carter.
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP IS 1902.

The report prepared by Mr.. Carter
shows total membership in Kentucky
of l3,062, an increase of 1,O33 during
the year 1907. This is very satisfac-
tory increase and one of the largest for
any year, that for 1905 being 63S.
Twelve new lodges we're instituted dur
ing the year.
The report shows expenditures for re-
lief work during the year Of $50, $50. 10.
A great deal of money expended in this
way is never reported, so that the actual
amount spent is probably nearer $780,
900 than $50, 900.
That portion of the report giving sta
tistics Of general interest follows;
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Cash on hand Dec. 81, 1906, $33, l90. 90
Receipts during the year.. 99O54.37
AOAolAs AOS ~ s.
Expended for relief ...... 30,330 10
Current expenses ........ 55,o77. IS
Invested during year.. . $3.50 IS
Cash on hand Dec. 81, 1907 1861 81
AOLdi sss.s....s........ FlOS, "a ID
Number of active lodges,
Dec. 81, 1907 ........ 163
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-25

Cash on hand Dec. 81, 1906, $50, l90. 90
Receipts during the year.. 99054.37