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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
BANKRUPT SALE.

Under and by virtue of orders entered by the
Honorable Wifred G. Lane, Referee, in the matter
of the Rebecca Lumber Company, bankrupt, pend
ing in the 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 Osierfield in Irwin county, Geor-
gia, on Monday, July Is, 1910, at 10 o'clock a. m
the following property of said Rebecca Lumber
Company, tO-Wit:
l. One 16x24 Schofeld side crank engine with
fittings and fixtures. line pueys shafting, pueys,
saw mandrel smandrel pulleys sawdust trough;
aSS two S9xSJ SoRe bt PRe and MT
fixtures with same, stack and guys also Finch
header to connect to 60-inch boiler
2. One SO-foot sawmill carriage complete, with
six steel head blocks, ten pairs of trucks and track
set works with friction works; file and StovalI
base dog; one 12x2O Stovall twin engine steam feed
with shafts, boxes etc; one 5-inch steam jump
saw and mandrel; one 36-inch gear; one 6-nch pin
ion one chain drum and two pieces of shafting
j.. One shlnele mill with fittings fixtures and
equipment.
4. All of the sawmill machinery and equipment
including engines, boilers and all other property of
every description used in connection with and as
part OF the sawmili plant not included in the para
graphs above mentioned.
5. The sawmill 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 70 acres of land on which the sawmll is
located made by Jacob Mcmillan to Rebecca Lum-
Der Company on the 18th day of September, 1906
The buildings located north of the railroad will
be sold separately
All of the above property will then be sold as a
whole and in its entirety, and if the bid received
therefor is 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,
So and 81 in the First District of Coffee county I'M
der lease made September S. 1906 between George
w. Lott and Thurmond, Wilbanks and Whitehead
z. Miscellaneous items, such as blacksmith
tools, hand car piping scrap iron, harness. log
carts WapO0s and VarinuS tn0iS and other articles
The trustee will entertain private bids for any
or all Ofthe above enumerated property until the
hour of SALE
All property will be sold free from liens and subject
to confirmation by the court. Each successful bid
bier will be required to 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, 1910-07-28
PUBLIC SALE.
BEN HILL COUNTY

GEORGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
in the morteaee 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 court
Paee4 4. the undersigned will sell at public sale al
the court house door in said county, on the first
Tuesday in September 1910, during the legal hours
for sale to the highest bdderfor cash. the following
Civ lot No is in Square is, in Block 8. and lot
number is. in square 7, in block g. 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 1858, for which said
mortgage was given as security, said sum having
costs of this proceeding as provided in said mort
eaee. 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. O. ALLEN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR STATE TREASURER.

To the People of Georgia:
hereby announce my candidacy for the Office of
State Treasurer, subject to the democratic white
primary of 1910 to be held date to be selected
by the state democratic executive committee.
In making this announcement / feel that it is
appropriate for to say that service for seven
years in both branches of the legislature. during
which time many of the present laws relating to
banks and banking were enacted, and my service
at the same time on the house committee on banks
and banking. by which these laws were considered,
has given me clear insight into the Georgia laws
concerning banking and finance.
In addition to the foresoine experience | have
been for fifteen years, president of the ElbertOn
Loan & Savings Bank, in which capacity may
say have gained wide. practical experience con-
corning the operation of these laws; and, as re-
suit of which am in position to recommend GER
tain Improvements in the present laws which will
better safeguard the interests of the depositors in
GeOrgia's state banks.
If elected to this important position | shall give
my every effort to the faithful discharge of its du
ties, to assist me in which shall secure the ser
vices of trained, expert and capable assistants.
respectfully request the favorable cOnsiperatiOn
of the democratic voters of the state.
PEYTON M. HAYES.
Elberton Ca Nav 1910
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
Elberton, Ca, May7, 1910.
FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.

To the Voters of the Cordee Judicial Circuit:
hereby announce my candidacy for re- election
to succeed myself 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 mistakes and |
however, shall continue to administer the law
fairly and impartially to all concerned the very
best of my ability. Your votes and your influence
will be sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
To THE VOTERS OF BEN HILL COUNTY:

~ lnL FOlEho Ut DEN I'LL OUUNT1.
hereby announce myself as a candidate for rep
resentative from Ben Hill county, subject to the
white primary. | do not ask for Office under any
claims to right of hereditary succession, nor by
reason of any former trade combination by which
this high office may be farmed out to successive
hands on account of any past failure to receive
your endorsement at the polls. If my record as
citizen and my loyalty to Fitzgerald and my coun-
ty and state, for the past fourteen years. merits
port and if elected pledge myself to represent the
whole people who will be taken into my confidence
in all matters of legislation affecting their interest
Respectfully. DBJAY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

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. lisa good thing-push it
along. u
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
TRUTH PERVERTED.

The Democrat, Hon. Thomas G. LAWSON referring in
speech being made msrepesen the Hoke Smith da
chsement law says
But it has been proclaimed from end of the
that the law has dsanchsed large number of
voters shows eckessy demagOgues and others will per-
vert the truth The has dsfranhsed single
who was otherwise qualified He has under the law
several months which register through
forgetfuInes he fails do he voluntarily DISTINGUISHES
himself the following election but no longer He ought
to be ashamed fault the law for his delinquency and
believe that honest will Much of the complaint
against law due either ignorance Misrepresentation
The Macon Telegraph in issue contained clipping
country paper which stated that One hundred thousand
white persons danchsed Georgia by Hoke Smiths reg
stration law" Whether the Telegraph endorses the
do not know presume it does yet crculate it. and
doubtless very many ignorant people believe to be untrue
Mr. Lawson may that that Polly Pendetons way
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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. / will be CRATE
full to those who take an interest in
my candidacy. Respectfully,
G. A. JOLLY.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR COMMISSIONER.

lam a candidate for reelection to the Office of
County Commissioner and respectfully solicit the
support OF all the 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.
II M lrraD
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
CITATION.
GEoRGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY:
To All Whom 1t May Concern,

GEoRGA-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 4th
of July, 1910. c. M WISE Ordinary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
Sheriff's Sale.
GEoRGIA:-BEN HILL COUNTY.

GEoRGA:-BEN HILL COUNTY.
Will be sold at the Court House door in said
county on the first Tuesday in August 1910 within
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
property of B. C, Mosher to satisfy and execution
issued from the City Court of Fitzgerald, of said
County, in favor of B. Dckerson 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, 1910-07-28
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
Petition for Divorce.
Ben Hill Superior Court,
Anil Torrr ION

lack Birdon Petition for Divorce.
" Ben Hill Superior Court,
Ida Birdon. 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 apperng 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 s
sales are ordinarily published.
This sd day of July, 1910.
u. v. WHIPPIE
HAYcooD & CUrTs J. S. C. c. C.
Attorneys for Petitioners. emo ct in ju&aug
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER

Thanking the patrons and pupils of the public
schools Of the county for their cooperation and
assistance in putting the county's schools on GOOD
foundation, am constrained to announce to the
voters of the county that Twill stand for
to the office Of County School Commissioner. If
am elected again will continue with my best en-
beavers for the best interest of every school COM
munity in the county. RI. Prem
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
Something New!

You can purchase of the Ticket
Agent A. B. & A. R.R., excess bag
gage book containing coupons to the
value of $3.50 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. tt
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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
attention is directed to Ordinance 315, Section one
which provides penalty not to exceed Two Hun
dred Dollars to be assessed anyone who uses
water closet or urnal not hroperly connected with
the sewers, or anyone who owns, rents occupies or
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
31-4t Clerk City of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
NOTICE OF INTENTION
To Organize Trust and Banking
Company.

GEoRoIA-BEN HILL COUNTY
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the acts
of the General Assembly of Georgia, Acts 1885, p.
Is, 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,
Eli w. Walker and w. H. Hendricks of Fitzgerald,
Ca, as corporators, to organize trust and bank
ing company to be known as THE AMERICAN
TRUST AND BANKING COMPANY, capital stock
to be $780, 0OO00 and which is to be located at Fitz
gerald Ben Hill County, Georgia.
This July /, 1910. 35-4w
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
CITATION.

GEORGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
Whereas, Clayton Jay. administrator of Roper E.
Norris represents to the court 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
creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why
said administrator should not be discharged from
his administration and receive letters of dismis-
sion on the first Monday in August, 1910
c. M WISE Ordinary
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Curb your well with terra Gotta
1t makes the water as pure as a
mountain spring. J.E. Mercer sells
the curbing. If.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

The registration for the present year has been vaousy discuss
and expense
possibly table showing the white and black and total population
nineteen the the
state Brown and Smith total
esht black registration and
The table is probably the last
they wrong They simply show the number
books while the hands the collector
eed revised and pngd by the
county, the Constitutions table shows fourteen hundred
eight whites hundred and four blacks erae list
146 white and II coored Not single
has been dsranchsed by the law who would entitled to
under the old law
impossible that dozen in the county have fallen
the There complaint
although expect that the of the election paid
of some candidate may complain that he hasn't the opportunity pad
the list Just before election day.
We are glad the legislature has and that legislature
probably be crazy enough change the provision splendid
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
CITATION.
iDoRGIA-BEE HILL COUNTY.

GBORGA-BEE HILL COUNTY.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
The undersigned on the first Monday in August.
1910, before the Court of Ordinary Of Ben Hill
County, will file his final return as administrator
of John H. POlhills estate, and cites all persons
holding claims against said estate. to be present on
that day and abide by the final settlement and
receive what is due them under the law At this
time the undersigned will ask to be finally dis
charged from his said trust by judgment of the
said Court of Ordinary. JOSEPH A. PoLHLL,
Administrator John H. Polhill's Estate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
win 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 oucry on
the first Tuesday in August, 1910, at the court
house door in said county to-wit: Five-acre tract
number five hundred ninetyfour (594) of the Colony
Domain. as shown by the recorded plat of such
subdivision; the said tract being portion of land
county, Georgia.
] Also at the same time and place, city lots num-
bers seven and sixteen q and 16). in square num-
FITZGERALD, Georgia, as shown by the recorded plat
of said city Terms of sale, Cash,
This July A. 1870 E. 2. KEEFER. Jr..
Administrator Estate of E. P. keefer, ST.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce my candidacy for Office of
sheriff of Ben Hill County, subject to the white pri
mary. will appreciate the support and votes of
all those who deem me worthy to hold that Office
Respectfully,
i w Norr;s
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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 COrdee
Judicial Circuit, subject to the Democratic Pri-
mary to be held August q 1910; Should you elect
dignity of the Office to administer the law fairly
and impartialIy, and to prove my loyalty the to
people. Respectfully, W
MAX E. LAND
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FORMER GOVERNOR ON FREIGHT RATES.

The Macon Telegraph Says He Advocated Higher Freight
and Rates from Ports Smiths Message Shows
This Be Unrue,"
Reads headline There nothing wonderful about showing
what Polly says About the first thing that Polly learned
after he left hands the Hansons and he
it down to finish in State political matters especially.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
Newspaper Best Medium


ExcellS All Others In Effectiveness Says AdVertlSer
That Newspaper advertiser exce all other in effectiveness
was the declaration made by Thomas Marnda president of the
Poor Richard Club Philadelphia and himself extensive adver
er in an address made by him before the Lebanon board of
trade
The occasion Mr. Martndale address reception given
in his honor by Lebanon board trade the close of which
he addressed the members who include the leading business
of that city, Mr. Martndae advised the merchants present
advertise regularly in their home newspapers
Make your advertisements truthful and sincere said Mr.
Martindale Get reputation for honest advertising.
Don't expect patrons rush into store in mob following
one advertisement be educated your methods
of advertising The tendency of the times is to have price
and do honest business behind the adj
verise don't see how any merchant do profitable bust
ness if he doesn't advertise" American Press
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce 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 IL.
Respectfully.
VIM. Williams
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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 Z PAmn
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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, 1910-07-28
For COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

am candidate for one of the places to be filed
on the Board of County Commissioners, subject 70
the second primary, having received sufficient
votes in the first primary to be eligible for the
second race. Twill appreciate the support of NV
friends. T. M. PARSONS
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
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 JIM Hanes
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

hereby announce myself candidate for
Ieelecton 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
hope by fair administration of the Office that
may MERIT continuance of the same.
Yours Respectfully
Early Gibbs.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28
CITATION.

GEoRGIA-BN HILL COUNTY.
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. Shaw's 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, 1910-07-28
Announcements
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.

To The Voters of the Cordeie 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
WALTER F. GEORGE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Emmett Shaw Gains who making hot race Tor the senat
and we hope winning sick Atlanta santarium where
has been several weeks
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

The Waycoss Evening Herald running bunch OF scky Whs
e over which prints Handsome Little Joe Brown that remind us OF
the how who wrote under his first drawing This is horse
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

FOR COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. 4
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, 1910-07-28

the Brown people to show where he Oenenteu
by his report on his military campaign the interest of Jim Engshes
coal mines
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Save this paper away for future retirement contains something
Won will want to read later history making Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Tom Fielder Macon candidate for Acknowledgement and
Enterprise favors his election
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Ed running for railroad commissioner against secretary
av of the Savannah who draws about the
salary from the Savannah organization that ne does from the
state as railroad commissioner.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Some of the administration organs publish pictures the war mpe-
men of the aorers who quit work in little Jim Enghs coal
mine when Governor the troops ms rescue
The description how large the knives probably
them were as large open ace but nearly dangerous
weapon of the represented the
orr Guess is but few of the weapons captured
miners
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

Hill Hall deliver Joe Brown speech in the tioxe Smith
Waycoss thirteenth day of August We like the date
hope prove good day for Hoke what very
much the same bad day for the JOes
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

The good people of Fitzgerald respond literally when called
in humane An unfortunate and his wife addicted
drug habit ned willingness take the Kelly
dollar defray the hundred dollars of expenses
GOOD citizen undertook the money reports Enterprise
he necessary hand with the result that the
fornae will They will about
day for Atlanta they will spend four weeks long
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-07-28

o+red at Fitzgerald Posoce Mail Matter Of Second C