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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

The Schoomaser abroad in the land is be trusted
than the soldier with all the pomp military for uphold
ing and extending the liberties of the Nation and its people The
educated individual essential the makeup Of the educated
State Nation and only the educated Nation take and
maintain its stand in the front rank Of World enlightenment
and progress.
The advancement in civilization of any nation is distinctly
marked by its progress in general education and by
of its sodey the gaanty Of its Generals nor the skill OF its
Rulers The friend of his Country therefore is the patriot
who stands for universal education the priceless heritage
posteyan ornament in prosperity and refuge in adversely
In looking about for such champion naturally
drawn Hon Hoke Smith, who in and out of
all times and under all conditions with his towering in
eect and colossal genius has fought the battle of the white
boy for education that would lift him out OF the ruck of G
and misery and place him where the pursuit of happ
may be conducted in cOngenial sphere
Long after the heat of petty issues and facona politics have
been forgotten and partisan passion has died the Hoke
Smith will stand bold and goriousy the tribune of the
plain people Georgia in demanding universal education for
their and daughters These plain people will not forget his
unsesh service already rendered in their behalf and Aug
ust 23rd they will roll up for him majority of ballots at the
polls like avalanche oosed from mountain peak
that will bury the well enough contingency beyond redemp
ton resurrection or recal-Bainbrdge Search Light
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Notice to the Public.

vice will be discontinued in the fire limits upon
the first day of July, 1910, and without the fire
limits upon the first day of September 1910 Your
which provides penalty not to exceed Two Hun
dred Dollars to be assessed anyone who uses
water closet or urinal not hroperly connected with
the sewers, or anyone whOOwns rents, occupies, OF
has charge OF any property upon which is located
water closet or urinal not properly connected
with the sewers and who fails to remove same at
once. E. L. HANGER
Stat Clerk City of FITZGERALD
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

The FITZGERALD Enterprise making strong fight against
the opening of neabeer saloons in that progressive little city
Speaking of the who have applied for license to carry on
this questionable business Editor Jesse Mercer says We
oppoed to nearbeer saloons whsey saloons and anything
else that not the comunnity good and publish
paper in Fitzgerald will live up that conception of our
duty We are perfectly willing and would be glad them
make all the money they provided they do at business
that does not interfere with affect the moral status
munitv 1t is not the after but the traffic OPP
ose"-I awrence County Herald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
PUBLIC SALE.

GEoRcIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
Under and by virtue of power of sale contained
in the mortgage executed by B. C. Mosher to Mrs.
j. o. Allen on the first day of April, 1908 and re-
corded in the Office Of the clerk of the superior
Page4 the undersigned will sell at public sale at
the court house door in said county, on the first
Tuesday in September, 1910, during the legal hours
for SALE the highest bidder for cash. the following
City lot No is, in Square is, in Block 8, and lot
number Is. in square 7, in block 8, all in the
City of Fitzgerald. Ben Hill county, Georgia, as
shown by the recorded plat of said city.
For the purpose of paying certain Indebtedness,
the principal sum of which is 1888. for which said
mortgage was given security, said sum having
costs of this proceeding, as provided in said mort
gage. And conveyance will be executed to the pur-
chaser by the undersigned as authorized in said
MORTGAGE This 9Th day of June, 1910.
JAY & JAY. Attorneys. Mrs. j. 0. ALLEN
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
BANKRUPT SALE.

Under and by virtue of orders entered by the
Honorable WilfTed c. Lane, Referee in the matter
| OF the Ke0ecca Lumber Company, bankrupt pend
ing IN tie District Court of the United States for
the Southwestern Division of the Southern District
OF Georgia will offer for sale at the saw mill lately
| occupied by the Rebecca Lumber COMPANY at
Thurmond, near Oserfield, in Irwin county, Geor-
gia, on Monday, July IS, 1870 at 10 O'Clock a. m,
the following property of said Rebecca Lumber
T.. One 16x24 Schofeld side crank engine with
httnes and fixtures line pulleys. shafting pulleys
saw mandreI, mandrel pulleys, sawdust trough;
f a,sS Two sSxSg SMOKE stacks steam pipe and fit
fixtures with same, stack and guys: also Finch
header to connect to 60-inch boiler
z. One 5O-f0ot sawmill carriage complete, wit z
SIX Steei mead DOCKS ten pairs of trucks and tract
set works with friction works; one file and Stovala
base dog; one l2x2O Stovall twin engine steam feed
with shafts, boxes, etc.; one 5-inch steam jump
saw and mandrel; one 36-inch gear; one 6-inch pin
ION; one chain drum, and two pieces of shafting.
equipment.
4: All of the sawmiIl machinery and equipment
including engines boilers and all other property of
every description used in connection with and as
part OF the sawmil plant not included in the para
graphs above mentioned
s.. The sawmil BUILDINGS and all other buildings
used by the bankrupt in the operation of its saw
mill business together with the interest and title
of the Rebecca Lumber COMPANY under certa in
lease OF ~ acres OF land on which the sawmill is
located made by Jacob Mcmillan to Rebecca Lum-
Der Company on the 18th day of September, 1905.
Inc buildings located north of the railroad will
be sold separately.
All OF the above property will then be sold as
whole and in its entirety, and if the bid received
therefor higher than the sum of the bids received
for the parcels, said bid may be reported to the
court as the best bid
6. The timber rights on lots of land numbers 49,
Is and "a in the First District of Coffee county un
der lease made September S, 1906, between George
w: Lott and Thurmond, Wilbanks and Whitehead.
q; Miscellaneous items, such as blacksmith
tools, hand car. piping scrap iron. harness, log
oVlA roVT<aa
The trustee will entertain private bids for any
or all otthe above enumerated property until the
hour of SALE
Aproperty will be sold free from liens and subject
to confirmation by the court. Each successful bid
bier will be required deposit with the trustee at
the time OF sale ten per cent of his bid which will
be returned If the sale is not confirmed.
HENRY G. TUCKER Trustee
Macon, Georgia.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
CITATION.

GEORGIA-BEE Hill COUNTY.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
The undersigned on the first Mond ly in August
1910, before the Court Of Ordinary of Ben Hill
County, will file his final ret RI as administrator
of John H. PolhilIs estate, mi cites all persons
holding claims against said estate. to be present on
that day and abide by the final settlement and
receive what is DE them under the law. At this
time The undersigned will ask to be finally dis
said Court of Ordinary. JosEPH,A PoLHILL,
Administrator John H. POlhill's Estate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
NOTICE OF INTENTION
To Organize Trust and Banking
Company.
,oRcIA-REN HUI COUNTY.

GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the acts
of the General Assembly Of Georgia Acts 1898, p
rs, that it is the intention of John D. Walker
Sparta. Ca; John R. Mercer, Dawson, Ca; P. F.
Clark o. H. Elkins. R. L. Duckworth L. L. Griner,
Ca, as corporators, to organize trust and bank
ing company, to be known as THE AMERICAN
TRUST AND BANKING COMPANY, capital stock
to be $1OO OO000 and which is to be located at Ftz
gerald Ben Hill County, Georgia.
This July 1, 1910. ~ 95-4w
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Will be Sold at Public Out-Cry

GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
By virtue of an order from the Court of Ordinary
of Ben Hill county will be sold at public outcry on
the first Tuesday in August. 1910, at the court
number five hundred nnety-four $50 oft the Colony
Domain as shown by the recorded plat of such
subdivision; the said tract being portion of land
lot number 149 in the 9rd land district of Ben Hill
county Georgia.
Also at the same time and place, city lots num-
bers seven and sixteen q and 49,, in square num-
Der two e. in block number five 60 in the City of
Fitzgerald, Georgia. as shown by the recorded plat
of said city. Terms of sale, Cash.
This July 4, 1910 E. P. KEEFER, Jr.,
Administrator Estate of E. P Keefer Sr
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
For SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

To the Voters of the Cordele Judicial Circuit:
hereby announce my candidacy for reelection
to succeed myself as judge of the Cordele Judicial
Circuit, subject to the Democratic primary to be
held on August %, 1910 During my present term
it has been my purpose to administer the duties of
the Office as those of great public trust though
realize that | have made many mista! es and |
have come far short of my ideals. Ii reelected,
however, shall continue to administer the law
fairly and impartiallyt all concerned to the very
best of my ability Your votes and your intiuenoe
will be sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully,
u v WHJppiF
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

In working for the Enterprise sub
scription contest you help along as
GOOD cause. You help the contestant
YOU help the Enterprise, you help the
manwho advertises in theEnterprise,
YOU help the town by giving it a
better advertising medium. Nobody
is harmed. The subscriber gets value
received. It's a good thing-push it
along. u
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Sheriff's Sale.
GEoRGIA:-BEN HILL COUNTY.

GEoRGIA-BEN Hill COUNTY.
Will be sold at the Court House door in said
county on the first Tuesday in August 1910 within
the legal hoTs of sale the following city lots towit:
Lots No; three and four in square nine block nine
also lots No, twelve in square thirteen block nine,
all in the City of Fitzgerald in said county, with
improvements thereon, said lots levied on as the
property of B; c, Mosher to satisfy and execution
issued from the City Court of Fitzgerald, of said
County, in favor Of B. Dickerson against B. C.
Mosher. levy made and notice given to tenants in
possession.
This the End day of July 1910
W. H. Fountain, Sheriff
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR COUNTY. COMMISSIONER.

lam candidate for reelection to the office of
County Commissioner and respectfully solicit the
support of all the voters. My candidacy is subject
to the white primary. | have served the county in
this capacity for four years and the work that has
been done on the public roads, and the business
management of the county's affairs during these
years of service is of public record and refer to
same without fear
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of county treasurer
subject to the state primary. A large
number of the voters of the county
know me and can judge of my fit
ness for the place. l will be CRATE
full to those who take an interest in
my candidacy. Respectfully,
G. A. JOLLY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

Thanking the patrons and pupils of the public
schools of the county for their cooperation and
assistance in putting the countys schools on good
foundation, am constrained to announce to the
voters of the county that Twill stand for re- election
to the Office of County School Commissioner i'll
am elected again will continue with my best en-
beavers for the best interest of every school COM
munity in the county. R. j. Prem
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
For SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

To the Voters of the Cordele Judicial Circuit
At the solicitation of numerous friends through
out the circuit, announce my candidacy for the
Office Of Judge of the Superior Court of the Cordele
Judicial Circuit, subject to the Democratic Pr
me to this responsible Office. pledge to uphold the
dignity of the Office, to administer the law fairly
and impartially, and to prove my loyalty the to
people Respectfully,
MAX. E. LAND
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Something New!

You can purchase of the Ticket
Agent A. B. & A. R.R, excess bag
gage book containing coupons to the
value of $1250 for $1,000, or at a
discount of 20 percent on regular
excess baggage rates. If you are
travelling with excess baggage, it
would pay you to purchase one of
these books. If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Petition for Divorce.
Ben Hill Superior Court,
Anil Term lQin

Jack Birdon Petition for Divorce.
" Ben Hill Superior Court,
Ida Brdon. April Term, 1910.
1t appearing to the court by the return of the
sheriff in the above stated case that the defend
ant does not now reside in said county. and it
further apperns that the said Ida BirdOn does not
reside in said state it is ordered by the court that
services be perfected on the defendant by the pub
LEGATION of this order twice month for two months
before the next term of this court in the Fitz-
gerald Enterprise of this county in which sheriff
sales are ordinarily published
This sd day Of July. 1910
u v. WHIPPLE
HAYcooD & CUTS J. S. C. C. c.
Attorneys for Petitioners. Emo ct in ju&aue
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
CITATION.

GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY:
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Mrs. S. E. Field, having in proper form applied
to me for permanent letters of administration of
the estate of A. S. Field late of said county, this is
to cite all and singular the creditors and next of
kin of A. S. Field, to be and appear at my Office
within the time allowed by law and show cause if
any they can, why permanent administration
should not be granted to Mrs. S. E. Field on the
estate of A. S. Fields estate
Witness my hand and official signature, this Attn
of July 1910. C. M. WISE, Ordinary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
CITATION.
GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.

GEORGIA-BEN Hill COUNTY.
Whereas Clayton Jay, administrator of Roper E.
Norris represents to the in his petition, duly
filed and entered on record, that he has fully ad-
Mustered Roper E. Morris estate. This is, there
fore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and
said administrator should not be discharged from
his administration, and receive letters of dismiss
sion on the first Monday in August 1910.
c. M WISE, Ordinary
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
CITATION.
GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.

GEURG1A-bEN IT'LL OUUNI1.
Whereas, Chas Brubaker, administrator with
will annexed of the estate of Florence B. Shaw,
represents to the court in his petition, duly filed
and entered on record that he has fully admins
tered Florence B. Shaws estate. This is, there
FORE to site all persons concerned, kindred and
creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said
administrator should not be discharged from his
administration, and receive letters of dismissal on
the first Monday in August. 1910.
C. M WISE ordinary
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

Curb your well with terra Gotta
1t makes the water as pure as
mountain spring. J.E. Mercer sells
the curbing. If.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

thereby announce myself candidate for
Ie-eection to the Office of Tax Receiver of Ben Hill
County subject to the white primary. Thanking the
people Of the county for their support in the past
nope by fair administration of the Office that
may merit a continuance of the same.
Yours Respectfully
Eo-I,, H;hha
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Announcements
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.

To The Voters of the Cordele Judicial Circuit:
announce my candidacy for reelection to the
Office of Solicitor General of the Cordele Judicial
Circuit, subject to the Democratic Primary to be
held August 23rd, next.
am grateful for the support given me in the
past and will appreciate the same in this primary
Respectfully.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

thereby announre myself candidate for the
Office of County Treasurer subject to the white
primary May 4th. am well known to the people
Of this county have lived here all my life and will
appreciate their votes and support
Respectfully.
VIM Williams
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce myself as candidate for the
office of sheriff. subject to the white primary to be
ordered will appreciate the support of the voters
of the county j. M Hanes
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself a candidate for repre-
sentative in the state legislature from Ben Hill
county, subject to the white primary to be ordered
and respectfully solicit the support of all.
w. T. PAuIK
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Newspaper Best Medium
Excells All Others In Effectiveness Says Advertiser

That Newspaper advertiser exces all other in effectiveness
was the declaration by Thomas Marnda president the
Poor Richard Club Philadelphia and himself extensive adver
ter in an address made by him before the Lebanon board of
trade
The occasion Martindales address reception given
in his honor by the board trade the close of which
he addressed the members who include the leading business
of that city Mr. Marndae advised the merchants present
advertise regularly in their home newspapers
Make your advertisements truthful and sincere said Mr.
Marndae Get a reputation for honest advertising
Don't expect patrons rush into store in mob following
one advertisement Patrons be educated your methods
of advertising tendency of the times is to have price
and do honest business behind the do adj
verse don't see any merchant do profitable bust
ness if he doesn't advertse"-Amercan Press
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

am candidate for one of the places to be filed
on the Board of County Commissioners, subject to
the second primary having received sufficient
votes in the first primary to be eligible for the
second race. l will appreciate the support of my
friends. T. M. PARSONS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR TAX RECEIVER

hereby announce my candidacy for the office
of Tax Receiver of Ben Hill County, subject to the
white primary. will appreciate the votes of my
friends and the voting public generally
j. B. F. Dixon
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce my candidacy for Office of
sheriff of Ben Hill County, subject to the white pri-
mary. will app reciate the support and votes of
all those who deem me worthy to hold that Office.
Respectfully,
j. W Norris #
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

"oke Smith winner the Dalton News Beng f1oke
Smith advocate expected that Hoke Smith
loser says the EnquirerSur Being anSmih advocate the
E-S is not expectd to say that Hoke Smith winner
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

FOR COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
thereby announce myself a candidate for county
school commissioner. subject to the white primary
to be ordered. C. w. BArsoN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

Jesse Mercer of the Fitzgerald Enterprise is making brave
manly fight prevent the opening of nearbeer saloons in his
home city The value of such in such an emergency
hard to compue-The Commerce News.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

Joe Brown responsible for the grassy crops and the Hoke
Smith LEGISLATURE is responsible for the boil Weev then who in the
inton boVwow is credit for the high price of cotton?
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

City maps suitable for mailing,
at the Enterprise Office, 10c each.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

The Enterprise Office makes a
speciality of Gin and Warehouse Re-
ceipts and blanks of all kinds. If
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26
Tuesday, July 26, 1910.

The Savannah morning edtOia radical but its
cs of correspondents 90 through performance oecng Joe Brown
two three times per week
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-26

at Fitzgerald Postoce as Matter of Second Glass
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-05-13
"The Circular Stair Case. "
ROSENBURG SELLS
 7,281 BALES OF COTTON

George Rosenberg of Fulton on last Tuesday sold to the New burger Cotton Company of Memphis 7,2S1 bales of cotton at an average price of 15 1-2 cents per pound. This is probably the largest transaction in spot cotton that has been consummated by one man in the entire South during the past five years.
 All the cotton involved in the huge quantity was accumulated at Fulton by MT. Rosenburg dur ing last year. and it is reported that he made a neat profit on the deal.
 The price paid for the staple is taken as a indication Of the confidence entertained by we'll posted cotton men on the market holding up.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-05-13
Movement? What is the duty of the Church Leader?

Movement? What is the duty of the Church Leader?
 3. Should we undertake, in real earnest, to evangelize the world at the earliest possible moment, or should we wait until our home needs have been SUD- piled?
 4. What part of the service and work of the church should be performed by the pastor and what part by the laymen?
 5. What is the duty of the Ministry toward the Laymen's Missionary Movement?
 6. What is the most reason able, just, practical and scrip tural method of raising the finances for the report of the gospel at home and abroad Should We pay the tithe?
 '. Is there anything to be done this year of special importance to the Prescott district?
 8. When and where shall we meet again?
 No collection will be taken at this meeting and you will not be asked for money.
 Miss Jennie Howell, a pros pective missionary to Brazil, and a consecrated young lady of whom the Prescott district is justly proud, is expected to be with us and render valuable as- sistance.
 There is no greater work be- fore the church today than the Laymen's Missionary Movement, and every preacher in the district and at least one layman from each church should attend this meeting.
 J. o. A. Bush,
 District Leader.
The Nevada County picayune., 1910-05-13
tion. Any measure referred to the .zo.>Io .Loll %aLa affect and becOnle a

tion. Any measure referred to the people shall take effect and become a law when it is approved by majority of the votes cast thereon and not other wise. The style of all bills shall be, "Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Arkansas. This section shall not be construed to deprive any mem ber of the legislative assembly ot the right to introduce any measure. The hole number of votes cast for offlce of Governor at the regular election last proceeding the filing of any petition for the Initiative or for the Referen- dunn shall be the basis on which the number of legal votes necessary to sigr such petition shall be counted. Petl- tions and orders for the Initiative anc for the Referendum shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and in submit. ting the same to the people he and al other officers shall be guided by the general laws and the acts submitting this amendment until legislation shal be specially provided therefor.
 The above resolution was filed Tn the office of the Secretary of State or February l9, 1909.
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment
 Witness my official signature this lz day of February, 1910.
 o. c. LUDWIG, (Seal.) Secretary of State