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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
"rHE FITzGERALD ENTERPRISE NOVEMBER 4. 1908.
A Vindication Of Our Farm
Lands.

Editor Enterprise: In uhe Lea
er of 9th inst, there appeared q
communication from Capt. Robt'
Mcknight containing y statement
that should not pass unchalienged.
It is to the effect that: "We came
to Fitzgerald twelve years ago,
wild pine forest and the lands con-
sidered almost worthless" etc. 1t
| is against the latter statement that
would enter a most emphatic
protest, for nothing can be further
from the truth. Not that | would
impeach the Captains veracity-he
is too honorable a man for that,
but it was probably such d ''slip OF
the tongue, or pen," as we are all
| liable to make under the impulse
of the moment. Taking the whole
tenor of his letter into consideration,
he said much to the advantage OF
our city; for instance this: 'Now
we have nice town and think do
more business than any other town
| in the South with not more than
g, OOOinhabitants.n
AS for our farm lands, the facts
arc these, and they furnish one Of
the main reasons why we have been
! able to build up a c CIV .. t"'S S'N'
in so short a time. The promoters
of this ''colony" (as it was then
called were mostly all practical
farmers and naturally were able to
tell good land when they saw it.
They had invested their money in
this enterprise and felt not disposed
to put it into worthless land. They
secured" through many parts OF
this state, visiting several counties
and if | remember right, even went
to Florida in quest of good land at
reasonable price, but nothing
struck them so favorably as this
part of what was then Irwin county.
The trouble at the very start
was that many people without
means located here who thought
they could draw wealth untold out
of land without putting anything
into it. Now this is something
that cannot be done anywhere.
Even up North you will find ma
nure piles dotting the farm lands in
the Spring and Fall to be plowed
under. Ever since I was a boy ]
have heard German, English and
American farmers say: "Ifyou don't
put something into your land you
can't get anything out Of it. " This
rule holds good here as welIas else
where. Why shouldn't it: There
may be a few isolated spots that
are not as rich in crop producing
elements as others but there you
will find North, South, East, or
West. But there are none so poor
but what they can be made rich
with the proper attention and
such treatment as is accorded land
elsewhere. Just try it and see.
Moreover / doubt whether the
Captain will be able to mention a
single resident of Irwin or Ben
Hill counties who ever considered
this land not fully as productive
to say the least, as any that can
be found in the Southland.
H. WErTsTEIN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
Automobile Races.

On account Of the Automobile
Races to be held at Savannah, Ga,
November 25th and 26th, low ex-
cursion rates will BE- granted by
the Seab L inc Railway on
basis three cent per mile plus %
cents for the rourd trip, tickets to
be sold November 21st to 10Th in
elusive, geo / returning until No
vember 3Oth.
Races are to he under the auspi-
ces of the Automobile Club of Am
erica. The Grand Prize Race for
the Gold Cup On Thanksgiving Day
is to cover approximately 400 miles
and for which there have already
been enteredsmore than 20 cars.
A Grand Stand has been erected
having a seating capacity for 10000
people.
For full information as to rates,
schedules, sleeping car accomoda-
tions etc. apply to nearest ticket
agent Seaboard Air Line or address
G. F. Stewart, A. G. P. A. Savan.
nah, G. 3t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
FitzgeraId's Industries.

A Cotton Factry, employing several hundred people
half millondollar Railroad Shops, employing from
three to hundred mechanics and laborers
Plant, daily capacity suiicient 10 supply III uS
section.
\ Compress which means concentration of cotton.
A modern Cotton Seed Oil MIL ana 6uaho F"clorS'
Three modern Ginneries.
Iron Foundry and Machine shop
Two Bottling Works.
Wagon and Buggy Factory
Mattress and Broom Factory.
Modern Steam Laundry
Three Cotton Warehouses.
Two Artificial Stone Factories.
Best Paving Tile Factory south OF Atlanta
Three Railroads Junction OF three divisions OF Inc
greatest railroad system III the oouu-.ae 49, d. " ~
Five Barber Shops.
Three National Banks.
Five Drug Stores.
Two Wood Working plants.
More Secret Societies Benevolent Associations than
any city OF its SIZE
Three Livery Stables.
Four Hardware Stores
One Shoe Store.
Twenty Dry Goods Stores.
Three Millinery Stores
Grocery Stores
One Automobile Repair Shop
Three Wholesale Groceries.
Paid Fire Department.
Free Schools with Free Books
Fourteen Religious Denominations.
Four Butcher Shops
Three Bakeries.
Best local Telephone System III the State
City Water and Lights at normal COST
Sewerage System will be laid this season.
County buildings House and Jail, to be erected
this winter.
Street Car Line will be In operation by Spring
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
CHURCH DlRECORY.

Central NJ. E. Church, Corner Lee and Zen
trail Avenue.
J.C. Flanders, Pastor.
First 81. E. Church. Corner Lee and May
nolia Ell. Hammond, Pastor.
Baptist Church, Corner Main and Magnolia
S.J.ParrIsh. Pastor.
Central Christian Church, Corner Jessamire
and Lee. E. Everett Hollingworth. PastUr
U. B. Church, Corner Cconee and LongFtrc.t
Ave. E G. Slower. Partor.
Presbyterian Church. Corner Palm and Grant
W. s. Harden, Pastor
Catholic Church., Corner Grant and Suwanee
Faith or Wright. Pastor.
Episcopal Church, Corner G. ntral and Main
W. e. Arnold, Lay LIZ ader.
Christian Science, Corner Main and Alt.
amaha.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
WEATHER REPORT.

Rain in East. Faio in
West portion tonight. Sun,
day fair and colder in
. South portion. Heavy
frost in the interior to
night.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14

A few copies of the city charter
for sale at the Enterprise Office
Prices reduced to twenty GO
cents.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14

The Ware county grand jury has indicted the
officers of the defunct Bank of WaycrOss on sec.
ond count. Waycross can never regain the conf
dence of the outside world until she has punished
the officers of that bank and cleared her skirts of
the grand larcensy which appears to have been
comitted against the people in that institution.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14

Crystal Springs Ginger Ale is
made by the Crystal BottIing
Works and is as pure and perfect
as can be made. 6.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14
tuIl Hoy EltzgNald or Pull Out.

The pound of meat that is purchased with a
pound of cotton costs the farmer who pays for his
meat in this way more than he afford to pay
and more than twice as much, pound for pound, as
the meat raised on the farm costs the farmer who
farms on the hog and hominy plan.-Albany Her
aid.
Pull for EIfzcerad PnIO ONT
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-14

) Official Organ Of Ben Hill County,
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
NEW MEMBER IN
CAIRO CONCERN
C. A. PAYNE ACQUIRES INTEREST
IN WEBER-PHiLLlPPY WHOLE.
SALE COMPANY.
FIRM CHANGES NAME
viii Incorporate With $4,000 Capital
Stock--Traveiing Representatives
Prepare TO Go on the
Road.

c. A. Payne, formerly with the
Weber Dry Goods company and later
with the Denison-Gholson company
has acquired an interest in the Weber
Phillippy Notion and Novelty com
pany and the name of the company
has been changed to the Weber.Payne
Dry Goods company.
At present the firm is a co-partner.
ship but will incorporate later with a
capital stock CT $4,000. Mr.. Phil
lippy will retain his interest in the
company but at present will take no
active part in the management.
The company's staff OF road men
are preparing their samples for the
active work on the road. Mr.. Davis
formerly of the Weber Dry Goods
company will have charge of the ILL
nois territory, Mr.. Payne of the Ken
lucky territory and Mr.. Weber will
look after the Missouri, Tennessee
and Arkansas interests of the com
pany
The company is located at 217-219
Eighth street. second floor. and have
additional warerooms elsewhere.
where they expect to keep stock.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
DIED At HOME
IN EAST CAIRO
JOHN l.. HALL SUccUMBED TO
PNEUMONIA AFTER WEEKS
rhinestone OF HIGHLY
ESTEEMED FAMILY.

John l.. Hall, well known resident
of western Kentucky. died at this
home of his brother, Alexander Hall
at East Cairo Monday night at 1875
O'Clock after a weeks Illness OF
pneumonia.
The decedent was i3 years OF age
and was next TO the Youngest in the
family of thirteen children whose par.
ents located in Graves county. Ken
tucKy. near Mayfeld in 1924. All are
most estimable men and women.
For fifteen years the decedent had
resided at East Cairo with the family
OF his brother Alexander Hall. He
was bachelor and is survived by his
brothers. lobe Hall OF Cairo. who is
employed at the illinois Central
freight depot. Alexander Lincoln and
William Hall, all of East Cairo. Ky.
and two sisters wao reside in Nc.
Cracker and Graves counties in Ken.
lucky.
The decedent was an Odd Fellow
and Mason and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him.
The funeral will be held at Wick
life today. Messrs Alexander and
Lincoln Hall. brothers of the de-
,edent. were in Cairo yesterday max
ng arrangements for the obsequies.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

was declared from the earnings Of tbs
past six months In addition New
Years gift of fifty dollars in gold was
presented to every clerk Of the es
Establishment and other employees were
substantially remembered.
In accordance with the established
custom special auditing committee
of the directors is now examining the
bank. At the suggestion of the active
officers made some time ago, the ex
amaination by the special commit
tee of directors will be supplemented
annually by a detailed audit by dis.
interested expert accountant and
Messrs. Fl. C. Adler and Harmon Hurl
but. certified public accountants, of
Chicago, arrived yesterday and are
now going through" every depart.
ment Of the bank
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
RECEIVER FOR
ELECTRIC Co.
g1nr -
sTocKHoLDER MAKES PETITION
ALLEGING FRAUD IN MANAGE.
MENT or ROADS PROPERTIES
BY PRESIDENT.

Chicago, Dec. 81 Receivers for the
Chicago and Milwaukee electric Rail
road Company and allied corporations
were appointed tonight by Judge Tut
hill OF the Cook County Circuit court
on the petition OF Charles ]. Monahan.
stockholdes. Monanhan charges
fraud iii the management of the prop
critics whereby A. G. Frost president,
is alleged to have gained control
Carter II. Harrison. former mayor OF
Chicago, Charles s. Dawes, former
comptroller OF the currency, and Cor
don Ramsey. vice president OF the
company. were named as receivers
The road is Is miles long. Subsidiary
companies arc the Kenosha. Wis,
Street Railway Company. a box fac
tory and branch railroad at Wan
kegan iii.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
DEATH Of A
FORMER RESIDENT
MRS. A. L. SCOTT PASSED AWAY
AT HER HOME IN JoNEsBoRo
ARK, AFTEh A LONG ILL.
NESS.

Cairo friends OF Mrs. A. /. Scott
formerly Of this city win be pained
to learn Of her death which occurred
Friday, Dec. 20. at her home in Jones
hero, Ark. During their residence in
Cairo Mr.. Scott husband of the de
Icedent was employed here as book
keeper for the Lancaster & Rice Lum.
Der company, The family was identi-
fed with the Presbyterian church
The Jonesboro Evening Sun says
regarding the decedent:
Mrs. a. l.. Sect died this morning
about $3.50 at her home on jefferson
avenue. after having been sufferer
FOR two years of Bughts disease. She
leaves husband. who is agent for
the J. l.. e. a. f. Of this city, Joe
scott a Cotton Belt engineer, residing
in Pine Blun and Misses Bertha.
Edith. Vernon and Arthur Scott. all OF
this city.
Mrs. Scott was about ffty-one
years Of age and came to Jonesboro
about six years ago from Metropolis.
III. which has been the former home
Of the family
Mrs. Scott vas a member Of the
church and a true
Christian lady. possessing many low
8ble traits 81 character which gave
her many friends in Jonesboro who
'yInpatbize with the family in their
oss
The funeral has been arranged for /
oinorrow morning At $40 AZ the /
esidence on jefferson avenue and /
viii he conducted by Rev. s l. Grigs- 1
y pastor Of the Presbyterian church.
nterment viii be at the city cene-
cry"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
CASES TO CO TO
SUPREME COURT
ASSISTANT TO ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL SAYS JUDGE LEWIS DE-
cisloN RAISES NEW POINT IN
LAND FRAUD CASES.

Omaha, Neb.. Dec. 31.-Sylvester
r. Rush, special assistant to the at
torney general who has been active
in the prosecution of land frauds in
the west, arrived here today from
Denver, where he has had charge of
several government cases. He de.
clined to, criticise Judge Lewis de-
cision, but declared the decision has
raised an entirely new point, which
would have to be decided by the SUI
preme court. He said number of
federal judges and supreme court jus.
tices had ruled entirely opposite from
Judge Lewis aud declared the Colo
RADIO cases would be carried to the
United States supreme court Special
Attorney Rush has had charge Of
numerous land cases prosecuted in
the federal court in Omaha where Jail
sentences and fines have been i'm
posed on several large and prominent
ranches of Nebraska and South Da-
kota.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
DINING CAR
SERVICE STOPS
MOBILE & OHIO RAILROAD DIS
CONTINUES SAME BEGINNING
JAN. IL. 1908.
SHORTAGE OF TRAVEL
Said to Be Reason-Cars viii Be
Stored at Jackson, Tenn.-Supt.
Titus Retains Position.
The Jackson, Tenn, Sun says:

The Jackson, Tenn, Sun says:
At meeting held in Mobile, Ala,
on Saturday, 1t was decided that the
Dining Car Service on the NJ. G. o.
would be discontinued on January -.
This action. it is said, is due TO the
decline in travel, which naturally de.
creased the earning capacity of the
cars, and they will be brought to
Jackson and all supplies and equip.
ment will be stored at the commits
sary in this city.
II is impossible, at this time. to
state how long the cars will remain
out of service, but the general opinion
is that as soon as this depression is
over the service will be resumed.
The Superintendent of this Depart.
ment II. ]. Titus. has issued a lette.
to his employees. informing them that
he will be very glad to see that each
and every one of the faithful men in
this department will be permanently
located on some other road.
Mr.. Titus who inaugurated the ser.
vice on the road in August. 1892. will
continue to hold his position. which
demonstrates the high esteem in
which he is held by the officials of the |
NJ & o.
When the cars are put into service |
Mr.. Titus will be instructed to reor. /
ganize his department
This Is a great compliment to Mr. /
Titus, as it shows that his good work
and ability is appreciated He is the
superintendent Of Dining
'ars IN the country and is conceded
% be one Of the best. as the perfect
md beautiful service he has taken /
ride in giving the public shows. He Il
las made man friends for the road
10Th personally and with his depart
nent. and We are glad to know that
e will remain WITH US. ID
His men all regret to leave him. 1
ut cherish the hope that some DAY /.
hey viii again be installed in his :
erviee.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
PosToFFicE HOURS NEW YEAR

New Year viii be observed at the
Cairo Postoffice. Letter carriers Will
make the morning delivery and collec
ton trip but no other service will be
required of them on that day. Gen.
eral delivery windows will close at
loon. Money order and registry divi-
sions will be closed all day. Mail
will be dispatched from the postoffice
same as on other days.
SIDNEY B. MILLER,
Postmaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
FAMILIES ROUTED
BY THE FLAMES
RESIDENCES OF ALBERT LEWIS
AND FRANK HA6ERER ON
WALNUT STREET BADLY DAM.
AGED-coTTAGES BURNED.

Fire badly damaged the residence:
OF Messrs Albert Lewis and Franz
Haberer at 500 and Sill Walnut stree
yesterday morning about o'clock,
The flames broke out on the roof In
the rear of the house and II is thought
that 1t originated from a spark from
the chimney.
4 Both fire companies responded and
In order to prevent the spread OF the
flames to surrounding property close
by the firemen were obliged to com
pletely deluge the house which is a
two-story double frame dwelling.
The occupants succeeded in remov-
ing portion OF their household goods
but most of them were damaged by
wates.
The house was owned by Mrs. Lew
is and was insured The furniture Of
both families was insured. The dam
age is estimated at about $500 on
the furniture in each case and the
house was damaged to the extent OF
s1.go. "a
Members Of MI Lewis family lost
their clothing and personal effects
which were entirely destroyed. Mrs.
E. c. Pace, OF Ashley. Ill.,. mother OF
Mrs. Lewis. who attempted to re-
move some trunks from a store room
had a narrow escape from receiving
painful burns about tho face. her
hair and eyebrows being singed.
NJ. Lewis family are temporarily
STAYING at the residences of Misses
Riley and Mr.. John s. Aisthorpe on
Walnut street They expect to occupy
the property of Mr.. Samuel White on
Seventh street as soon as they can get |
their effects in movable shape.
The family of Mr.. Hsberer moved |
to Seventh street near
Walnut street, to the house vacated |
by Mr. Leigh wyman and family.
-Four Cottages Burned.
-Four small cottages on Thirty i
eighth street near the Singer factory
were destroyed b. FIRE yesterday morn
ng about o'clock.
The IRE originated in the house oc-
supied by Mrs. Sarah Freeman at
No. 222- The occupants barely es-
'aPed vith their lives. Two families
'esided in the cottage and one Of the
yemen was very III. L
"
The flames spread rapidly and soon Il
destroyed the houses adjoining Two d
I the cottages we're new and we're 5
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

The firm of r. Smyth & Compan,
extend New Years greeting to al
their friends and patrons.
In respect to the order of our may
e. the Hon. Georre Parsons. for the
future their place of business, whole
sale and retail. will be closed on Sun
days all day. and all their employees
are hereby rotified that they are ex
ampt from duty and free to enjoy thei.
Sundays from Saturday to Monday
morning at their usual hour of work.
All salaries remain as heretofore.
The house of r. Smyth e. Company
was established in 1859 and this is the
first time we ever have been request.
ed to close our stores ON Sunday and
we eheerfulIy obey the order of our
mayor.
THOMAS J. SMYTH.
~ For n. Smyth q COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
Buy Piano for New Years present.
Whitlock, 1902 Washington avenue.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Alexander County
Savings Bank OF Cairo, Illinois, will
be held at the Directors room in the
above named bank In the city oil
Cairo, Illinois, on Wednesday, Jan
rary /, 1908, at 1870 O'Clock for the
purpose of electing Board of Direc.
tors. and such other business as may
be brought before said meeting.
JAMES II. GALLIGAN,
Cashier.
Cairo, H.. December 6. 1907.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders and
directors Of the Home Telephone
company of Cairo. Cairo Illinois,
will be held Tuesday. January 21st.
1908, at 300 p. m. in the Office Of the
aforesaid company; said netting for
the purpose Of electing directors and
officers and increasing the capital
stock of the aforesaid corporation.
and transacting such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting.
ANDREW LOHR.
President
II. r. AISTIi0RPE.
Assistant Secretary.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Student OF Des Moines Institution
Thought TO Have Been Hit
BY a stray Bullet.

Des Moines. Dec. $40. w. Fet-
tiers, student of Highland Park who
was mysteriousIy shot while crossing
a bridge on the outskirts n the city
this morning supposedly by stray
bullet from the gun club grounds near
by tonight confessed that he shot
himself He was disappointed in a
love affair II is thought now he will
recover.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
THE PHENOMENAL VALUE
Concluded from First Page.)
MISSOURI BANKS SOLID.

Jefferson City, Mo, Dec 31.-Sec.
Rotary Of State Swanger. who has SUI
pervision over the banks Of the state
today gave out statement showing
the state banks are in gratifying
condition and that they have come
through the recent trying experiences
in as old condition and are still
strong in the confidence of the peo-
pie
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
ENToMsED MINERS ESCAPE.

Massillon, Ohio, Dec. 3i.---Two min
ers, George Roberts and his son,
George, Were killed today in Grows
Nest Coal Mine. near East Greenyille,
and three others imprisoned by a fall
OF slate. Rescuing parties after two
hours work succeeded In reaching the
entombed men and brought them out.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

NEW UPTOWN COAL COMPANY
Yards located at 36sh street and BIG
Four track, near the r. Nordman
plant at west saith street, only high
grade Illinois Goals handled; We Will
appreciate all patronage given US:
Phone, Home f74: Terms G. o. q.
WEST SIDE COAL COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01
MEET
DECLARE DIVIDEND
EMPLOYEES OF FIRST BANK AND
TRUST co. RECEIVE sUesrAN-
TIAL NEW YEARS GIFTS.
Special Auditing Committee Essnin
ing the Bank. 10 Be Followed BY
Expert Accountants.

At the regular semi-annual meeting
81 the directors Of the First Bank AMI
Trust Company. held yesterday the
usual dividend Of FIVE per cent on the
sz5o.oeJ capital stock Of the bank
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

The Bullstin IL the only paper with
In . radius Of $50 miles with the ser.
vies 81 the Associated rrseA
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

The Bulletin is the only seven dag
paper In Cairo.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-01

not completed.
Both fire companies responded to
tho alarm.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

Washington. Nov. l7.-That the
opinions that had been expressed by
Secretary of War Wright in favor of
free trade with the Philippines for to-
bacco and sugar are the views of Pres
identelect Taft, was the freely ex-
pressed belief among those present In
the Ways and Means Committee room
of the House today at the hearing on
the sugar schedule of the tariff. Sec.
rotary Wright's familiarity with the sit
uation In the American Asiatic insular
possessions leads to the belief that he
will disclose some interesting facts
when he appears before the committee
later.
Edwin +. Atkins Of Boston. "A large
sugar plantation owner In Cuba, told
the committee today that the rcciproc'
ity treaty with Cuba, by which It's
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01
.L|LLIPU7IANS
HERE IN March
Clever Child Actors VIII
Be Here During
Legislature

Representatives. elect Joe Cohen will
see to II that his fellow legislators
are amply provided with amusement at
the coming session OF the Legislature,
and with that end In view this morn.
ing he announced that the Lilliputians,
that famous aggregation Of little mer,
rymakers which was SO well received
and liked when II passed through here
some months ago on a tour of the
States. had been secured for a four
weeks engagement at the Orpheum.
The child.actors and actresses will
arrive here about March 5th. and the
local manager states that they will
probably remain here for a month.
Speaker Holstein of the House re-
ceived the information with delight
this morning, stating that Special
Committee on Shows would have to
be appointed, In order that the august
lawmakers could not possibly miss
any Of the performances. II looks as
II there will be small attendance AT
night meetings of other COMMITTEES. II
was suggested that the Legislators be
made 4 committee of the whole on
Shows, and therefor attend all meet
ings In body.