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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24
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John L. Sullivan the greatest Of American
gladiators is suing for divorce In speaking of
his domestic troubles he said:
s'Matrimony is the ideal state for man, if he
gets in right. But if he gets in like did, ish-"
The great pugilist who stood in fear of no man
acknowledges what many man is ashamed to adj
NIT. And after all the sport has probably earned
all the intelicity he has experienced.
Fitzgerald Pull
A new daily paper is to be launched at Fitz-
gerald about the 18th of January with John W.
Greer as editor and c. Fred Redding business man
ager. The new paper will take over the plant and
good will of the Fitzgerald Enterprise, which for
many years has been an important factor in the
growth and development of Fitzgerald and that
section of the state under the able editorial mango
ment of Mr. j. E. Mercer. Editor Mercer, it is
stated will quit the newspaper business and en-
gage in some other business. -Hawkinsville Dis
patch.
fol Fitzgerald Of
A daily paper is to be establishe at Fitzger
aid about the 18th of January, 1909. The new
company is to take over the plant and good
will of the Fitzgerald Enterprise, now edited
by Hon. j. e. Mercer. Now, do we understand
from this that Georgia journalism is to lose
Mr.. Mercer from it's field of labors? We hope
not.-Vienna News.
AS to how long we will be out of the newspa-
per field depends largely on the trend of things
We like the work, we have been fairly success
full and we are devoted to the craft.
Some day we may wander back to the good
company we are about to leave.
Pull for Fitzgerald OF
A Brave Judge.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24

New York man lived 105 years without the
services of doctor At last they called in a ply
stefan and the man died. AS yet the doctor has
not been arrested.
Pun Fitzgerald Out
It is claimed that the Indians are dying with
consumption and other diseases of the civilized
people and that the ranks of the full blooded Ind
ans are being thinned rapidly There is one
cvIizing influence that has done more than all the
diseases to thin out the American Indians and that
is the western COW boys rifle. Thousands of the
Red Men have bit the dust unknown to their friends
and unmentioned in the public prints. For many
years it was the rule in the western states to
mercessly shoot down any stray Indian that
might be found alone and unprotected.
PUN for Fitzgerald
tThere is one crown of glory that cannot be
taken away from Governor Hoke Smith. He has
been persistent and consistent apostle of educa-
ton for the youth Of Georgia. Because of this the
recent enthusiasm shown for him at the Methodist
conference of this district well mefited. p
Americas Times Recorder.
Bully for the Times Recorder. There is
great deal more good in the Governor than he has
been credited with by some of the papers of the
state He may never be governor again or hold
any another office. but it will be long time before
they forget that he was governor and his place IN
history will be among the most ilustriOnS and able
in the list of Georgia executives.
Pull or fitzgerald o
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24

Georgia has some fine men on heSuperior court
bench. Our own Judge Whipple is one of the fin
est characters we have ever known, but there is
over in southwest Georgia. on the superior court
bench of the Albany circuit, man who is Just
closing term of twelve years, who will be remem
bered for his honesty, his frankness and his cour
age. In the twelve years of service he has never
been accused of the lack of either.
Several weeks ago we read the published re-
ports of the misdeeds ofnight riders in Miller,
Early and Baker countless all in Judge Spence's
circuit. Last weak Deputy Sheriff Radney and
r. Adams of Miller county were arraigned in Baker
county superior court for whipping old negro in
that county on the night in question.
An account of the trial says:
ssThe defendants were charged with severely
beating and attempting to lynch an old negro
man and numerically beating his wife and
daughter-in-law. The negroes were supposed
to be harboriug an escaped convict. The case
was stubbornly fought, and when the jury
brought in verdict of not guilty Judge w. N.
Spence who was presiding, proceeded to express
his disapproyal in strong language.
tsYour verdict. gentlemen ofthejury, Judge
Spence said looking into the faces of the twelve
men in the box, lis disgrace to your county
and to civilization. The name of every one of
you should be taken from the county jury box
a man has been convicted in this court for shoot
ing at a preacher on the strlets of one of your
towns on Sunday morning, and that offender
has been found guilty andsentenced to pay fine Z
of $780, / do not hesitate to say that you
Jurors are worse citizens than thatdefendant."
Some of the most prominent citizens of Ba
ker county were on the jury and the judges
excoriation created sensation.
That Judge is too brave and honest to be popu
lar and he was defeated at the last election but he
stands higher in the estimation of the people of
his circuit and intelligent Georgians than if he had
been selected forty times by reason of great popu
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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24
Pull for Fitzgerald or Pull Out.

The people of Fitzgerald are entitled to the
cleanest town in Georgia. We have right to be
rid of the gamblers and law breakers or at least to
discourage them with legal penalties but there is
something wrong.
Lets see what it is.
We will take an instance to enlighten thepub-
lie on the subject.
Last April niue negroes were arrested by the
officers of the county and brought into court,
charged with gambling. Among them were some
of the toughest negroes that ever lived inthe city
since it was founded. One of the nine was
tried and convicted III the city court without great
difficulty and sentenced to twelve months. The
attorneys carried the to the court OF appeals
and on the showing that the sheriff who had car,
ried the deck of cards used in the game into the
jury room after the jury had retired was tue prose
cutter in the case, the court OF appeals ordered
new trial AS yet his attorneys have been able to
prevent, orat least delay his trial. and it may be
months yet and he may do considerable mischief
before he gets taste of the penalty that it is adj
mitted he deserves. If he does notescape entirely.
Several months later, perhaps in November,
second one of the nine gamblers was tried and the
Jury was twenty four hours in making a verdict
although they had the plain, straight forward
evidence of two white men of good stand
ing who swore positively that they saw the defend
ant engaged in the game. But he was convicted,
after the long delay of bringing him to trial and
the long hesitation of the jury, but his attorneys,
have made an appeal for a new trial.
Thus out Of the nine criminals two have been
tried their cases have been appealed at great cost
to the tax payers of the county There can be no
doubt of their guilt and no dispute as to their gen
general bad character The otherseven have never
vet brougt to trial. thanks to the vigilance of their
faithful attorneys
In none of these cases is there any serious
doubt of guilt or claim of innocence but the vgi
liant attorneys have defeated the ends of justice
ON the merest technlcalties in each instance.
The technicalities of the law are alright and
proper and at times shield the innocent, but when
they are made to do service for notorious criminals
the public is the loser and becomes the sufferer.
And the iuries are not entitled to exemption
from severe criticism. We would like to see the
box revised and the names OF men who will allow
sentiment against law aud order to influence
them to ignore the evidence of reputable witnesses
taken out
In this connection we quote from an editorial in.
the Savannah News, inspired by the action of
Judge Spence in reproying the Baker County jury
as appears in another column of this paper.
eve haven't seen the testimony in the case in
which Judge Spence rebuked the jury, but we as
e showed condltlo OF affairs deplored
fsssisz has 1an<s,s zns
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24

The retirement of Jesse Mercer from the
Fitzgerald Enterprise removes from Georgia
journalism one of its ablest members, fearless
in the discharge of his duty, earnest, faithful
and true. Few editors in Georgia are his
equal and none more true. His retirement
means distinct loss to the profession.-
Campbell News
Editor Toney is generous in his kind ex
pressions We appreciate what he and others
have said and are saying more than anything
else in connection with our newspaper work
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24
Kind Words Newer Die.

Within few days after Editor Jesse
Mercer arrived home in his automobile he sold
outhis newspaper business. If running an au-
tomobie is as troublesome as newspaper,
then we don't blame him for dropping one. =
Unadilla Leader
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-24

The Fitzgerald Enterprise is to be swal-
lowed by daily, owned by stock company,
and it seems as if Editor Mercer is to be lost
in the shuttle Mercer is a born newspaper man
and we do not see how heis to keep his hands
out of printers ink.-Commerce News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
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Many of our Citizens Speak
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Mix the following by shaking well
in a bottle, and take in teaspoonful
doses after meals and at bedtime.
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gists.
The mixture is said to cleanse and
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Those who have tried this say it
positively overcomes pain in the
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and regulates urination, especially
at night. curing even the worst
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Every man or woman here who
feels that the kidneys are not strong
or acting in healthy manner should
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give it trial, as it is said to do
wonders for many persons.
The Scranton (Pa.) Times was
first to print this remarkable pre-
scription, in October, of 1906, since
when all the leading newspapers of
New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg and other cities have
made many announcements of it to
their readers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they can
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
SMALL POX IN CITY
Several Cases Of the Dread
Disease Reported by the
Local Physicians.

During the past week four cases
of small pox have broken out in the
city and the utmost care is being
taken by the physicians to prevent
a spread Of the disease. All of the
cases with the exception of the ore
at the jail are said to De of very
mild nature. A large number of
people have been exposed to the
disease which was brought here
several weeks ago.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
These Have Filed.

Mayor-L. N. Clausen. John b.
Livingston
Treasurer-Nels Lee
Assessor-James Kinney, Nels
Westerlund
Constable-O. Wescott; G. Chau
vim
SUPERVISORS.
LIST Ward-Luther Bates
End Ward-E. Bergman, T. FL.
Robinson
2rd Ward-George Mertz
4th Ward-Ole Aune
9Th Ward-Andrew Lien
9Th Ward-George A. Dibbell.
ALDERMEN.
1st Ward-Jos. Stanley, 1 year.
D. W. Corning l year, Peter
LaBrash 2 years.
End Ward-F. A. Bell, / year, 0.
M. Olson 2 years, Nels Ostrum
2 years.
3rd Ward-And Nelson year,
Jos. Arseneau 2 years.
5 tn VERDI. J. Estabrook l
year. T. A. Oscar 2 years.
9th Ward-P. Fl. Finley years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipat-
ed. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation by stimu-
lating the liver and bowels and re-
stores the natural action of the
bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. 9. W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

The home Of Frank Luskin on east
fifth street was totally destroyed by
fire last Friday morning,
CLAUS Davidson of Duluth, is
visiting with old friends in the city
today.
A number of the public school
teachers attended the meeting of
the North Wisconsin Teachers As
ISOLATION held at Ashland last Fri
day and Saturday.
District Attorney Mcnamara of
Sawyer County transacted business
in the County Court last Saturday.
Fire at the residence of Ole Thor
sen on west fifth street Monday
forenoon resulted in calling out the
entire fire department. Little dam
age was done. The fire originated
near the roof caused by a defective
chimney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Corrigan of
Mason were in the city Monday.
Nels Hoel of Hayward spent Sun
day in the city visiting with his
family.
Mrs. Irving Spaeth and daughter
are visiting with friends and re-
latives in the city.
Mable Symmetrical has returned
from Spooner where she has been
visiting with her sister for some
time.
Miss Mcdonald is visiting with
her parents at Superior this week.
TT. P. Axelberg, VIM. Goedeke,
A. I. Lien. Geo. Mertz. E. Bergman
and T. FL. Robinson attended the
Modern Woodman County Conven-
ton at Mason yesterday. Adolph
Habelt OF Grandview was elected to
represent the county at the state
Convention ia May
A six O'Clock supper will be given
this evening at the John w. Gibson
residence. This is given in place OF
the Saturday coffee. All are in
vited TO attend,
If the Times is not up to its usual
standard this issue it is because of an
unusual rush of other business. We
have printed thousands of election
tickets for candidates in almost
every. town in the county besides
trying to keep up with our increas-
ing business in other departments.
Chairman Matt Schweisthal of the
town Of Barksdale was in the city
this morning.
LOST-A pointer dog, color white
and reddish brown. Answers tc
til name Fritz. Finder will please
notify A. I'll. Wilkinson, Bayfield,.
Wis. Suitable reward will be given
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Town of Washburn,
County Of Bayfield, "

Town Of WashbHurn, IS
County of Bayfield, "
Notice is hereby given that at the
annual town meeting ID be held at
the Three Switch SCI DOL house
IN the said town of Washburn
on the first Tuesd day in April, the
same being on the 7th day of the
said month, there will be elected a
full set of town officers for the said
town, for the ensuing year, further
that the electors Of the said town
will vote for candidates for Justice
of the Supreme Court and Judge of
the Municipal Court of Bayfield,
county located at Iron River, and
further that delegates will be voted
for to attend the National conven-
ton of the Republican and Demo
cratic parties. The polls of the SAID
election shall open at nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and close at five o'clock
in the afternoon.
Given under my hand this Both
day of March A. d. 1908.
Martin Presgard,
Town Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Items of Interest Concerning
goUr Neighbors

Miss Yates is visiting at her home
at Pachwackee, this state.
Editor Savage of the Pioneer
was in the city yesterday.
Judge Sauye and VIM. Little of
Iron River was in the city Monday.
At meeting of residents of the
third ward on Monday evening the
following were nominated for city
offices. Both Mr.. Mertz and Mr..
Bergman were nominated for mayor
but both declined to accept the
nomination. Andrew Nelson was
nominated for Aldeaman for the one
year term, and Joseph Arseneau for
the two years. George Mertz was
nominal. d as supervisor, J. n. Kin
ney for Assessor and Nels Lee for
Treasurer.
Albert NNmec of Gable transact
ed business in the ciuy Saturday.
Mr.. Nemec has the record of having
killed more wild animals in this
county than any other man.
Mrs. E. E. Kenfeld entertained
the members of the Wednesday eve
ming study club at 500 dinner
last evening",
Invitations are out announcing
dancing party to be given by the
members of the S S. Club at the
Masonic hall on Friday evening.
The members of this club are splen-
did entertainers.
A. I. Lien spent most Of last week
in the Twin Cities.
The members of the Hercules Club
have organized base bail team for
the coming season, which they ex-
pect will be a winner trm the start.
It will be call the Washburn Base
Team. w. H. Hamilton has been
elected manager.
Chairman A. Pearce Tomkins Of
the county board was renominated
for the Office of chairman of the
town of Eileen at the caucus held
last Saturday. Mr.. Tomkins will
undou btedly be elected next Tues
day. He has served three years as
Chairman of the County Board and
is good official.
The M. E.. Ladies Aid met at the
home of Mrs. Ned Wieman yester-
dap afternoon.
The teachers and children of the
public schools are now enjoying
theil spring vacation.
On account of the small pox cpl
demic in the city the BASKET ball
game between the Ashland and
Washburn High school teams have
been called off,
Miss Olga Larson is visiting with
friends at Eau Claire this week.
The Akeley & Sprague planning
mill started running the first of the
week and it is expected that it will
run the greater part OF the summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

WANTED: Men to advertise and
distribute our sample Mail Order
Merchandise Catalogues. $50 per
month. Address. UNITY SUPPLY
CO., Dept. P. Chicago, III.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

Mr.. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, w.
Va, writes: 81 was sufferer from
kidney disease, so that at times l
could not get out of bed, and when
I did | could not stand straight. [
took Foley's Kidney cure. One dol
lar bottle and part of the second
cured me entirely Foley's Kidney
cure works wonders where others
are total failures. @. W. Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02
Martin Presgard.
Town Clerk.

Cures bady's Group, willie's daily
cuts aud bruises, mama's sore
throat. grandma's lameness-Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil-the great
household remeey.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-04-02

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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24

were allowed under suspension of the rules. Of this amount S234. 30 was the payment of claim against the city for a sidewalk built in front of the property of w. G. Gragson on Donaghey avenue and this sum will be repaid to the city. S1o4 was for drilling a we'll on the Normal grounds.
 The matter of grades for sidewalk was discussed and the council will inspect the grade on Caldwell street which is objected to by property owners, tomorrow afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24

two months ago, is erecting nice cottage on the property.
 MT. and Mrs. E. w. Livingston, and daughter, Mrs. McLauren, MT. and Mrs. Seth Livingston and Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Livingston left this morning for Hot Springs, where they will visit relatives for a few days.
 w. H. Mann and Joe Kennedy, representing the Democrat Print ing & Lithpgraphing Co. of Little Rock, are in the city today. The Conway Printing Go. is the local agent for this firm, which operates the largest printing house in the South.
 Miss Nellie Randell, president of the local U. D. C., states that the southern crosses of honor for the Confederate veterans have at last arrived, but they will not be distributed until the November meeting.
 Invitations were received here this morning to the marriage of Faber D. Hicks of this city to Miss Lillian Bailey at the home of the bride in Muskogee, Okla. Monday October I2, at 4 o'clock p. m. They will be at home in Conway after October Y.
 Former Sheriff O. B. Owens of Murfreesboro, Pike county was in the city yesterday to enter his daughter in the State Normal. MT. Owen lives in the heart of the new diamond district and says that the diamonds are really there and in enormously valuable quan- titles. Little is being done, how ever, to develop the field, as the owners of the property seem to be discouraging development in or der to buy adjacent land cheaply.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-24
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FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.

FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.
 ]. B. Higgins is in Little Rock today.
 Col. G. w. Bruce is attending court at Heber.
 Louis Fletcher of Little Rock was here yesterday.
 C. H. Sumption went to Little Rock this morning.
 Gov. Geo. w. Donaghey went to Little Rock this morning.
 c. w. Cox of Little Rock is in the city on business today.
 Rev. Paul M. Nahlen left this morning for Speilerville, Ark.
 Rev. J. A. Anderson was up from Little Rock this morning.
 Drs. Brown & Westerfeld made a professional visit to Quitman today.
 Rev. J. B. Stevenson and Rev. I. H. Glass are in Little Rock today.
 Mrs. R. B. Haskins has returned from visit to relatives in Little Rock.
 Mrs. I. T. Renfrow of Rison is visiting in this city, her former home.
 R. B. McCulloch and Henry Frauenthal were in Little Rock Monday.
 Miss Bennie Reeves of R. F. D. No. visited relatives and friends here Sunday.
 Miss Mary Kittrell of Augusta arrived this morning to attend the State Normal. o
 Raymond Mills left this morn ing for New Orleans where he will enter the United States Navy.
 Mrs. Annie Harrison of Little Rock came up Monday afternoon for a visit to relatives and friends. - Ben L. Griffin left last night for Hampstead county, where he IS attending Farmers Union meet ing.
 Mesdames Jack Stevens of Nor rilton and Garrett of Little Rock are guests of Mrs. Ben Spires in this city.
 Miss Carma Dallas of Konowa, Okla, arrived yesterday evening and will enter Central for the com ing session.
 Mrs. Walter Hogan returned to her home at Atkins yesterday evening after visit to her parents in this city.
 G. M. Walthall, wro purchased the Sarah Heard place about