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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Mrs. ROdweII Entertained

Mrs. j. W. Rodwell entertained
Tuesday evening in honor of two
charming holiday visitors. Mrs. Fee
dona Hale of Athens, and Miss Nell
Frazer, a student at Bessie Tiff Col
lege. CAMPING" and AZ" were the
games played and salad course
with ginger ale were served. The
guests enjoying Mrs. Rodwells' hos
pitality were Misses Fedona Hale,
Nell Frazer, Pauline Crawley, Birdie
McLendon, Irene Jones. Edward
Perkins, Mary Lou Getchell, May
Bailey, Margaret Harris. and Helen
Osborne. Messrs Adams, Rogers.
Pryor, Philips. Osborne, Getchell.
Wooten, Walker and Glover.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Delightful az" Party

Mrs. R. E. Lee and Mrs. E. j.
Dorminy were joint hostesses at a
delightful AZ" party Tuesday eve
ming complimentary to Mrs. }. /.
Young of Carrollton who is visiting
her sister Mrs. Lee The Christmas
spirit was reflected in the decora-
tons throughout the lower floor OF
the home which was bright with
holly, mistletoe and Xmas bells. In
the dining room a Christmas tree
lighted with candles and prettily
decsrated contained favors for the
favors for the guests which were
miniature Santa Claus carrying bags
of popcorn and were cut from the
tree by Mr.. j. L. McCarty who play
ed the part fold Santa" On each
of the 6 tables were bonbon dishes
filed with sailed nuts and home
made candies.
At a late hour delicious refresh
ments consisting of fruit salad with
whipped cream and hot chocolate
were served among the guest invit-
ed were Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Griner,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Meakin, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. P. Mingledorff, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. M. Wise, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Nc
Carly, DR.. and Mrs. D. B. Ware, DIR.
and Mrs. E. A. Russell, Mr.. and Mrs.
7. M. Griffin, Mr.. and Mrs. E. 7.
James, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cook,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Kicker, Mrs. j. T,
Young the honor guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Lee and DR.. and Mrs. E.
j. Dorminy.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Wilson Hammock

At a pretty home Weddig Sunday
afternoon at the home of the Bride
on West Altamaha, Pastor T. NJ
Galloway of the Baptist Church
Joined the lives of Mr.. W. B. Ham
mock and Miss Marilu Wilson in
holy wedlock.
A number of the warm personal
friends of the high contracting
parties witnessed the interesting
ceremony.
Miss Corrie Sharpe who presided
at the piano was dressed in white
satin and rendered Mendelshon's
Wedding march, to the strains of
which the lovely bride attended by
her beautiful sister Miss La Belltthe
bridesmaid, and the groom on the
arm of Mr.. j. D. Dornimy, preceded
by fairy-like flower girls, the
brides younger sisters Misses
Laura and Clara, carrying white
roses and ferns, entered the beautiful
parlor decorated in pink and green
and lighted with pink globes.
In a most impressive manner
Rev. Galloway pronounced the cere-
mony
The brides maid was dressed in
pink and carried pink carnations,
the bride dressed in blue travel
ing suit with hat, shoes and gloves
to match carried white carnations.
Just before the ceremony Mr.. S.
G. Wilcox sang impressively, To The
End of The World With You"
The presents were many and
beautiful and the congratulations
hearty and sincere.
The bride and groom left on the
8 o'clock train for Jacksonville and
St. Augustine Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammock will be
at home to their friends at the
Aldine hotel after their return to
the city next week.
The Enterprise JONES the many
friends of the popular couple in wish
ing them happiness and prosperity.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Woman's Club To Meet

The Woman's Club will hold its
next regular meeting at the new
parlors of the Elk's Hall, over Bealls
Grocery store, Wednesday afternoon
Jan. 4th. An important business
meeting will be held. and it is nee
essary that the executive board
meet promptly at three o'clock.
The following program is copied
from the year book.
If you love your city, you should
keep your city lovely"
Music
City Beautiful-Mrs. Fred Clark.
Song--Mrs. j. B. Wall.
Civic Needs Of oNr city-Mrs. S,
G. Pryor. .
Public Parks, Fountain and Play
grOunds-Mrs. Harold Beall.
All books belonging to the library
must be returned. that the commit
tee may promptly list them.
Mrs. L. S. OSBORNE Reporter.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Obitua.

Mr.. Horace N. Gould, of this city
died at the National Soldiers Home
at johnson City, Tenn, on Friday
morning, Dec. 90, aged eighty-three
years.
Mr.. Gould was a partial invalid
for number of years, but was well
known through out the city, espec
tally by the older settlers He
came here from Nebraska in early
colony days, but was a native OF
the East. During the war he served
two years in the Union army, a
good portion Of the time being en-
gagged in. hospital work. Still his
exposure was sufficient to accenuate
the trouble which followed him all
his life and ultimately caused his
death.
y Mr.. GouId's wife died four years
ago this month in this city. Mr.
Gould remained in his home on
North Jackson street with his son
until a few months ago, when he
was taken to johnson City. He now
leaves to mourn him this son, and
two sister-in-laws who have the
charge of him.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted this morning at the under
taking rooms of Mr.. William Nc
.Cormick, Rev. E. j. Hammond of the
First M. f. Church, officiating, Mr..
Gould having been a Methodist for
sixty years.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Missionary Rally

In place of the regular preaching
service at the Baptist church for
Sunday evening, the different Mis-
sionary Societies of the church will
render an interesting program.
Much time and effort is being ex-
pended on this program with the
promise of an evening of rare enjoy
ment and profit.
This Missionary service will be
followed up by the Woman's Mis-
sionary Society with a week OF
prayer, meeting each afternoon from
three to four. The program each
afternoon will be in charge OF a diff
fefent leader with the following sub
jects for prayer and study.
Monday-Annual Election OF Of
ficers and Other Important Business.
Tuesday-Personal Service, Our
Duty to Our Own Community.
Wednesday-Special Program
China:
Thursday" Training For Service.
Friday" Home Missions"
All the christian women in the
city are invited to join in this New
Year Prayer Service and the mem
bers of the W. M. S. are especially
urged to be much in prayer for
these meetings and to make sacri-
fees if need be to attend them.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
LOOKING FOR LAND
In SOUTH GEORGIA.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. II, 1911
Mr.. ]. E. MERCER,
Fitzgerald, Ga.
Dear Sir Il have the following let
ter from Mr.. Edward C. Tyler, 6744
Perry Ave, Chicago, ILL.,:
y Please send me any literature
that you may have bearing on the
farming and fruit question in Sou
thern Georgia Can a man with
$4,000 buy land and make $3.50
net per acre raising sweet potatoes,
peanuts and melons? Thanking
you, etc"
| have sent this gentleman a full
supply of literature. | shall be glad
II you will write Mr. Tyler fully and
frankly telling him just what he
may accomplish in the way of rails
ing sweet potatoes, peanuts and
melons. You may also treat with
other crops.
hope you will succeed in pre-
senting to this gentleman some
PROPOSITIONS that will be attractive.
Yours truly
w. H. LEAHY,
~ General Passenger Agent
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
A Pretty Mail Wagon

Mounted City Carrier, Alvin G.
Brown has just received one of the
prettiest mail wagons we have seen.
1t cost him a good round sum and
all the expense comes Of out his
pocket, but he has a comfortable,
convenient an attractive buggy.
Alvin is the oldest man in service
here and probably the best known.
He likes his job and gives his best
attention, which fact is appreciated
by the postoffice patrons he serves.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

Mr.. C. R. Dickert, of Atlanta, spent
Monday in the city, returning to
Atlanta Tuesday.
Typewriter Ribbons, Carbon pa
per and Copy holders at the Enter
prise office.
Wood for EVERYBODY: Stove wood,
heater wood, the best wood. Phone
402. Foil & CHURCH
Mrs. J. B. Seanor, who was quite
sick several days last week is very
much improved and able to be out.
Mr.. Louis Boney came down from
Birmingham to spend Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Boney
Cabbage plants, leading varieties
from Long Island seed, now ready.
phone 1864 S. M. Whitchard.
Miss Florence C. Jones, who is
spending the holidays with her fam
lily on South Lee ST., will return to
CordeIe next Wednesday to resume
her duties as teacher in the Cordele
public school.
WANTED-At Hansen's brick
factory ten able bodied men,
Apply to F. J. Hansen,
Hansen, Ca or Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

DR.. Aubrey Harper, of Wray, was
in the city today
DR.. E. j. Dornimy went out yester-
day morning and killed fine deer.
Miss Jennie Mashburn had as her
guest yesterday and today, Miss
Pauline Monroe, of Abbeville.
Stove wood cut $3.50 per cord.
G. w. GAFF.
MIR. E. J. Peacock, went up to
Macon last night where he will join
Mrs. Peacock on her return home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

FOR SALE-A five room cottage,
with all cOnveniencies in excellent
neighborhood Apply to Mrs. C. f.
CraWley.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Williams,
who have been living at Miami, Fla,
will move to the city about Jan. list,
and will make their home on Grant
street, near Palm.
ROR RENT up stairs rooms
with water and light suitable for
light housekeeping 615 S. Lee.
j. w. SCARBOROUGH
Miss Beatrice Mcdonald, of Doug
las, who was tire guest of her brother,
Col. A. j. Mcdonald, on South Main
Street Christmas, returned to Doug
las Monday.
FOR SALE-0ne 7 room house
with water, lights and sewer, with
two lots corner Grant and Lemon
Streets. Price $4,000 easy terms
if sold before January 1st. 1911.
Enquirer 716 East Suwanee st.
Mr.. Lovett Warren, of Raleigh, N.
c., is visiting his bother, Mr., H, M.
Warren, on S. Main St. for a couple
of weeks.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

Miss Aura Heyl King, a sister OF
Miss Esther King, was married yes
terday at her home in Lake Butler,
Fla, to Mr.. Henry Lawrence Fowler.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

Rev. Geo. R. Loehr, Missionary to
China and his son George are the
guests of Mr.. T. T. Hemminger's, he
will probably lecture at the Central
M. E. Church Sunday on his thirty
years experience as missionary.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29

UeCs HCs 1U1V &tVtVVVsWO
Mrs. Daisy Braham is visiting
friends in Triton.
MIR. H. M. Warren left last night
for Shellman on business.
MIR. and Mrs. R. B. Fletcher are
spending a few days in Atlanta,
City maps suitable for mailing
at the Enterprise Office, 1Oc each
Mrs. L, L. Griner and children
left today for a visit to her parents
in Milledgeville.
Miss Jennie Mashburn left this
afternoon for a short visit to rela-
tives in Abbeville.
Mrs VIM. McLendon had as her
guest recently, Miss Minnie Lee
Van Landingham, of Macon.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Day, spent
Christmas with Mrs. Days mother
and other relatives at Fl. Gaines.
The Misses Mclaughlin will en-
terrain tonight at Crokinole party
in honor Of their guest, Miss Felsberg,
of Penn.
DR.. and Mrs, j. C. RUSSELL, enter
tanned at Christmas dinner 81 guest
who were all relatives, from Cor
dele, Abbeville, Ocilla and various
Iother places.
A Covenant Meeting will be held
at the First Baptist Church Sunday,
followed by the observance of the
Lords Supper. All are cordially
invited to be present.
Mrs. W. G. Johnson and children,
will return home Saturday, from
Oglethrope, where they have been
spending several days very pleas
antly with relatives and friends.
For the night service the Womans
Missionary Society have arranged
an interesting program in Which
they will be assisted by the Royal
Ambassadors and the Sunbeams,
Mrs. Dr. G. 5. White and DR.. Tom
White and Clare Smith, were en-.
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. c. M.
Mumford at Christmas dinner at
their home on W. Jessamine Ave.
Little Johnnie Foil who was
seriously wounded just before Christ
mas with bullet through his body
is rapidly recovering, and is actually
enjoying Christmas. He is the only
son of Mr.. Bernie A. Foil who is
enjoying as much as Johnnie the
miraculous recovery of the lad.
Miss Rosa Smith, of Decatur, Ind,
who is teaching music. in the Bruins
wick high school this year is a guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Archer, for the
week. Miss Smith and Mr.. Archer
were raised on neighboring farms
in Indiana and old time friends.
This is Miss Smiths first visit to the
south, and the cotton factory, COM
press, oil mills and ginnery are
novel sights to her.
Employment for all at Woman's
Exchange 10 E. Pine St. over Ven
dome Grocery. Orders taken for all
kinds of work. Materials for fancy
work. New samples, Dress Goods,
and Handkerchief, Coupons with
all California Articles to aid your
Church or Benevolent Society Sem
pre- Giovine Always Young and
Bon Ton. Subscriptions for all
Leave your orders early.
F. P. SToNER, Mgr.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-12-29
Comparative Bank Statement

The Third National Bank is three
years old and in proportion to capt.
tai (including surplus) its growth,
as shown by the comparative state
ment below, probably exceeds that
of any bank of this section.
The bank has paid out ten thou
sand dollars in cash dividends, in
addition to accommodating the legal
surplus fund each year.
DEPOSITS.
Dec. 2S, 1908 8 5O,OOO.Os
Dec. 2O. 1909 100000
Dec. 2O, 1910 1875, OOO.os
RESOURCES.
Dec. 2S, 1908 @14O, 0OO.Os
Dec. IS, 1909 as216, OOO.Os
Dec. 20. 1910 O,OOO.oe
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
Not Sorry For Blunder

'1f my friends hadn't b'undered in
thinking was doomed victim Of con-
sumption, might not be alive now,"
writes D. Il. Sanders, of Harrodsburg,
KY, but for years they saw every at
tempt to cure a lung racking cough fail.
At last tried DR. Kings New Discovery
The effect was wonderful. 1t soon stop
ped the cough and am now in better
health than have had for years. This
wonderful life saver is an unrivaled re-
medy for coughs, colds, lagrippe, asth-
ma, Group, hemorrhages, whopping
cough or weak lungs. SOC, S1.00. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by Winfrey q
Chantry.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

Miss O'Leary spent Sunday with
friends at Carroll.
Witthauer will save the County
the cost of the ferret.
Mrs. Chas. McLachlin was Man
ming shopper Monday.
Joe Williamson moved into the
Denton property Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Corner went to
Omaha on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McMulen went to
Manning on business Monday.
WHITAKER is the best posted man
in the County.
Mr.. Ford spent Saturday and Sun
day at his home in Coon Rapids.
Mrs. Yetta Packard Bryson went
to Manning on business Monday.
Lou Shipgledecker and family
moved to Audubon last Thursday.
MI. Chef Dustin moved into the
John Campbell property Tuesday.
Frank Altman aud family spent
Sunday at the Bert Altman home.
8Witthauer is the farmers friend,
the merchants adjuster.
Misses Alma Wenig and Olga Wah-
lin were Manning shoppers Tuesday.
Mr.. Harry Fleming spent Satur.
day and Sunday here visiting friends.
Rev. Stark and family departed for
their new field of labor Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. Shing ledecker and Mr.. Yer
milya shipped carload of potatoes
Tuesday.
John Campbell and family passed
through here on the morning train,
Monday on their way to Ulysses,
Nebr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
Greeley 5.
Witthauer is scholar and a gentle.

Witthauer is scholar and gentle
man.
Mrs. Ed Young was shopping IN
Audubon Monday.
A. Frederick started his corn hus-
ker the first of the week.
George Schwab and wife visited at
the A. Frederick home Sunday.
HI Minerman and family visited at
the Lloyd Miller home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed JAYNE returned
to their home in the city Sunday.
James Eagen and wife visited at
the homo of Charley Jayne Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Turner and
daughter visited at the home of their
son, Roscoe Sunday.
Eddie Wahlert and wife of Audi
bon Township visited at the Geo.
Wahlert home Sunday.
Vote for Otto Witthauer for Audi
tor. -. ss~Ss, sss
!. Mr.. Lloyd Miller returned. Friday
from s. Oak !, where he has been I'M.
proving his fine farm.
Rev. Dove preached at Greeley
Center Sunday on account of tht
absence of Mr.. Whitney.
A. Frederick returned home from
SO. OAK. lsstaeweek, where he ha.
been visiting his daughter.
Miss Emma Jacobse visited hel
friend, Lizzie Gripp Sunday, who il
staying at the Geo, Wahlert home.
Ed Iibben, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy An.
ciaux and Mrs. VIM. Hensley anG
family visited at the A. j. HocamI
homo Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
A Household Medicine

To be really valuable must show
equally good results from each member
of the family using it. Foley's Honey
and Ia: does just this. Whether for
children or grown persons Foley's Hon
ey and Tar is best and safest for ell
coughs and colds. Sold by all druggists.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
Lost

Between Extra. and Atlantic Sun
day afternoon one email grey dog
answers to the name of Sport. Had
collar with clover leaf, check mark
ed No. 6. Finder please notify Oluf
Jensen, Extra, Iowa and receive re-
ward. n3
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
By Way Of Illustration

L. H. Romig, a prominent resident of
Mission, while over in San Antonio last
week, in the course of conversation re-
garding agricultural matters in our sec
ton of the Valley, stated to an Express
reporter by way of illustration, that
farmer named John Wagner, who landed
in the Valley from South Dakota, on
March Ii, had made wonderful record
in farming this year. He rented tract
Of thirty five acres from Jones & Eangl
and commenced farming at once, finish
ing his cotton planting on April 5. July
~ he ginned his first bale, which was
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
LUXURIANT LEMON TREES
Farmers Demonstrate Adap1ability of Crop to This
Section of Texas

In actual production means anything,
the Lower Rio Grande Valley is destin
ed to become a heavy producer of lem
ons. This fact has been demonstrated
on the W. K. Mendenhall farm two miles
east of Brownsville. On this place is
something less than one-third of an acre
of Villa Franco lemons which we're set
out four years ago The trees are now
beginning to bear, and it is estimated
that something like eight boxes will be
taken from the orchard this season.
Mr. Mendenhall talking of his orch.
ards to San Antonio Express reporter
said:
II am pleased with the showing that
my lemon and grape orchards have made
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03
witthauer did not ask for the no.

Witthauer did not ask for the no.
mination.
Clarence Shingledecker moved into
the property vacated by Lou Shin
gledecker.
Hon. Walter l. Smith gave poll
teal speech in the M. w. A. Hall,
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Higgins spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home OF
Jesse Higgins and wife.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

since the time of planting not quite four
years ago. | have never seen more
rapid and healthful growth This con
vinces me that these two fruits are es-
pecially adapted to this section of the
country, and | expect to increase the
acreage this fall with many varieties.
The lemon trees are now beginning to
bear, and while will get about eight
boxes, am Of the opinion the next crop
will be quite heavy The box of lemons
placed on display in town is recognized
the equal to any ever brought to the
city. They are smooth and Of medium
size, good packers and will keep we'll. [
have twenty. five acres in my place and
hope to have it all set out to fruit, prin.
cipally to lemons and grape fruit will
have many other varieties of fruit, but I
will give more attention to these two.
Mr.. Hudson my tenant, has had remark
able success growing pepper. On one
half acre planted last spring he has al
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

ready sold SILL worth of pepper and
says the yield will keep up until frost.
Of course this is extraordinary, yet it
demonstrates what can be done growing
pepper in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

followed by thirty.six more making
total of thirty seven bales on thirty.fve
acres. These bales averaged 500 pounds
each and were sold for an average price
OF l3 cents pound, totaling 50, 4O5 Out
OF this cotton came eighteen and one
half tons of cotton seed, which he sold
at s2l per ton, or total of 1885. so, max
ing total of 50, 1880. The entire cost
of production, seed, three irrigations six
CIVILIZATIONS, picking and ginning, was
$495.24 This left a ! net profit for the
thirty.fve acres of s2,3OS.5O On this
same land Mr. Wagner has planted Cal
fornia pink beans which will mature in
time to be harvested and marketed by
December l, in ample time to plant
spring truck crop. This method of ro-
tating makes possible three crops in IL
months from the same land. Several
other farmers in the Valley have done
nearly as we'll this year as Mr. Wagner.
Who would wish to do better?
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

Get our prices on Steel Tanks be-
fore buying elsewhere.
Extra Auto & Machine Wks.
P. K. Jensen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-11-03

DIR. L. j. Oldaker, Dentist. Office
in the front rooms over the Chris.
Jensen Jewelry store. All work In
my line promptly attended to.