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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04
LOCALS


Sunday in the city
This is October, the most delight
fl month of the twelve.
CAPTAIN William Gaddie was here
Monday for the first time in about a
year
Mfr. L. Klein is at home after an
absence of several weeks in the east
ern states.
Mr.. S. M. Stafford is able to be
I'D town again after eW weeks
OF serious illness.
Charlie Isler, with his new Halady
Forty was about the most popular
man in town Sunday.
Rev. w. E. Dougherty. was in the
city yesterday. He is just up from
a serious spell of fever.
Mr.. W. R. Bowen, left yesterday
for Monroe Ga, where he will look
after a matter of business.
Mr.. Ike Levin, of Douglas, is spend
ing the happy Jewish New Year
with friends in the city today.
Mr.. Robert Tomkins with Mrs.
Tomkins and daughter, of Helena,
visited DR.. J. L. Frazier and Mrs.
Cheney yesterday.
Mrs. R. Mannheim and baby, ar
rived Sunday from Hawkinsville
Mr.. Mannheim has accepted a pO-
sition with The j. H. ChurchWell Co.
Mrs. Bendray and two daughters
of Hawkinsville, arrived Sunday and
will make their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. Manhern on East Jessamine.
WANTED-Man and wife for
truck farm and house work and cook
ing. Good home and wages for
right parties. Address "Resthaven"
Gainesville, Ga. st
The city hall clock and the coun-
ty court house clock are we'll timed
together. They have been stricking
instantanously or at the same
moment all the past week
Mrs. Sallie Lott, of Douglas, and
Mrs. Bette Slater, of Alapaha, and
two little grandsons, spent Sunday
and Monday in the city the guests
of their father Mr.. Marcus Luke.
Ben Hill court house and Jail are
perhaps the cleanest public build
ings in South Georgia. The janitor
and the jailer deserve special men
ton and the county Commissioner
and sheriff are entitled to thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. S. Price and Miss
Lillian spent Sunday and Monday
with their Fitzgerald friends. twas
MI. Prices first visit to Fitzgerald
since the automobile accident in
which he came so near losing his
life, and naturally he was greeted
with unusual cordiality. They re-
turned to Douglas Monday afternoon.
The Ordinary has received from
the State Board of Health supply
of diphtheric antitoxine for the pur-
pose of supplying the needs of the
physicians and for charitable pur-
poses only. If at any time any one
has occasion to use any of the anti
toxine call at the Office of the Ordi-
nary for same This is for distribu-
ton in accordance with a resolution
passed by the Legislature of 1909.
Sheriff Fountain yesterday deliv-
cred to the sheriff of Henry county,
a murderer who has been at large
eleven years. His name is Will
Groves and he has lived in the col
oay about six years. He first went
to Jacksonville after the murder but
landed in this colony about sixyears
a %. Deputy sheriff Dickson made
the arrest Sunday and the sheriff OF
Henry county came down yesterday
and took the negro back to McDon-
nough, wherehe will stand trial for
his crime committed eleven years
ADO.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

Fresh Oysters at the Greek-Amei-
can Restaurant. 72-lm
Go to Sandlin Furniture Co. for
your Collins and Caskets. 68tf
Fresh Oysters at the Greek-Ameri-
can Restaurant. 72-1m
City maps suitable for mailing
at the Enterprise Office. 10c each
DR.. J. H. Moss, will be at home
and ready to see his old customers
at the old stand Saturday Oct, 9th.
WANTED-four-ft. dry pine wood
at wood yard back of City Hall.
76-tf BOOKER & RoDWELL.
If you want to build a house, |
will furnish the money at 6 IL per
cent. 73-1m. c. B. ZEAL.
FOR SALE:-A nice bran new Cote
Piano, Easy terms.
If F. R. JUSTICE.
WANTED: White woman to do
cooking, and general house work.
Bring references. Apply W. J. Har-
ris Wray Ca. tt
WANTED-At once 100 light
wood posts 7-foot long.
79-tf B. T. STRICKLAND.
WANTED: A small house to
move on to lot or a cheap house
and lot close in, phone AZ notify the
Enterprise. tt
The Enterprise three times per
week at $500 is cheaper than one
time per week at $500 or six times
per week at $500 and either is cheap
enough. II
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04
For Sale.

Young Hickory Axe Handles For
Sale at $500 a dozen by The Manor
Trading Co., Manor, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

An idle woman is a danger
Gus quantity in any commune
ty in the world, especially in.
civilized countries where gossip
is a fashion and SANDER a fad.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

Having succeeded the IF. Thomp-
son Co., we earnestly solicit a con-
tinuance of the patronage Of their
many customers, assuring them of
the same satisfactory dealing that
they enjoyed with the old concern.
We will remain at the same stand.
ADAMS-ROGERS FIDW. co.
Sept. 8, 1910. nov 6
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

WANTED: A small house to
move on to lot or a cheap house
and lot close in, phone AZ notify the
Enterprise. tt
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

WANTED-At once 100 light
wood posts 7-foot long.
. 79-tf B. T. STRICKLAND.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04
Notice to Public.

We have this day transferred our
stock Of Hardware, Building Mater
ial Etc, to the Adams Rogers
Hardware Co., who have purchased
same, and will continue business at
the old stand.
We thank cur old customers for
their patronage, and bespeak for our
successors a continuation of same.
L. F. THOMPSON Co.
NJ. L. THOMPSON, Pres.
Sent 1870.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

Blanks of all kinds at The Enter
prise Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

City maps suitable for mailing
at the Enterprise office. 10c each
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

WANTED: White woman to do
cooking, and general house work.
Bring references. Apply W. J. Har-
ris Wray Ga. tt
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

DR.. J. H. Moss, will be at home
and ready to see his old customers
at the old stand Saturday Oct, 9Th,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

WANTED-four-ft. dry pine wood
at wood yard back Of City Hall.
76-tf BOOKER & ROCKWELL
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

If you want to build a house, |
will furnish the money at 6 IL per
cent 73-lm. Y. b. ZEAL.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

| FOR SALE:-A nice bran new Cote
Piano, Easy terms.
If F. R. JUSTICE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1910-10-04

Fresh Oysters at the Greek-Ameri-
can Restaurant. 72-1m
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
CHARLES W. DARR.

Charles ". Darr the senior member OF
the firm Of Darr. peyser & Taylor, was
born in the city of Washington on August
3, 1866. He was educated In the public
schools. While engaged in the meTcan-
tile business he took up the study Of the
law at Georgetown, where he received
the degree OF master of arts He was
admitted to ths bar in 1894. since which
time he has been actively engaged in
general practice.
He organized the Merchants and Ne
chanics' Savings Bank. and has since and
is now director and general counsel
Shortly after the organization OF the
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
he assisted in the organization of the
National City Bank. becoming a director
and general counsel, until ne and his
associates sold the controlling interest 10
Quincy Smith and associates.
Mr., Darr is AT present. in conjunction
with Walter c. Balderston. representing
his firm as attorneys for the Anti-vacci-
nation Society Of the District OF Co
lumbia; president Of the Personal Liberty
League. and President of the Washington
Heights Citizens Association.
Mr.. DaTr has always taken a lively in
terest in all matters pertaining 10 the well
fare q the District and It's progress. and
is regarded by the people who know him
as one Of our progressive philosophical
citizens
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

Mr.. Conlir is the Washington manager
for the piano house OF Charles NJ stien.
Of Baltimore. Mr.. Conliff is a native of
Philadelphia For twenty years he has
been associated with the Charles NJ.
Stef house in the capacity of making
pianos, selling pianos. and as manager
for fourteen years OF the Washington
branch of Charles NJ. Stieff located on
F street northwest.
To Mr.. Conliff is due the credit Of sug-
costing as well as starting the branch
warerooms OF the Charles NJ. Stieff piano
business; the first one of which Mr. Con-
lift opened in Washington. The idea was
new at the time and the venture made
as an experiment. In six months II
proved an established success, and as a
result the firm now has fifteen branch
warerooms in as many different cities
in the United States. ard all of these
branches are in successful operation on
the plan originated by Mr. Co,lif.
Mr.. Conliff has been successful in haY-
ing the Stieff pianos accorded recogni-
ton by the many institutions of learn
ing for which Washington is noted
The genial disposition and cordial man
ner for which Mr.. Conliff is noted by all
who have the pleasure of knowing him
have contributed largely 10 his success.
Mr.. Conliff is a Mason. being a member
of Harmony Lodge, II, of this city.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

TO Ohio. Educated at the University Of
Rochester, class of 1898. he became In
terested in the insurance business in
1901 He entered the ranks OF the Fidel-
ity and Casualty Company In October,
1903. Records of the insurance depart
ment show that the combined premiums
collected in the District of Columbia for
accident and health insurance during the
year. previous 10 Mr. Moore's coming
amosnted to about $4,000, of which $500
represented the amount OF business done
by the Fidelity and Casualty Company
During the past year, this company
business amounted 10 over $4,000 in acct
dent and health policy premiums From
the present indications a large increase
will be noticeable during the coming
year
Mr.. Moore attributes the wonderful
growth of the Fidelity and Casualty
Company's business to the fact that this
company has always been leaders in the
health and accident field. as is evidenced
by the fact that every new feature known
10 accident and health insurance circles
has originated with this progressive COM
pany. and first placed on the market by
them. Keen competition has forced COM
petitors TO copy this companys contracts
The business in Washington has grown
10 such an extent that the company now
maintains a claim department exclusive
ly for Washington, so that claims are
settled Immediately
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
II. b. f. MCFARLAND.

Henry b. f. MacfaHand was born In
Philadelphia, February Il. 1861. eldest
child OF Joseph mcfarland, the we'll
known journalist The father took the
family 70 Washington at ,!5e close OF
the civil war.
Mr. Macfarland was educated in pri-
vate schools. graduated at Rittenhouse
Academy. Washington, and read law
three years in the office of the late Hon.
W. b. Webb. In December. 1879. he en-
tered the Washington bureau OF the Bos-
ton Herald. becoming chief Of the bureau
IN 1892. and being otherwise engaged as
Washington correspondent and general
writer. Mr.. Mcfarland in October. 1855,
married Mary Lyon Douglass, daughter
OF the late Hon. John w. Douglass (for-
merly OF Erie. Pa, sometime Commits
sioner OF the District of Columbia.
Mr.. MacfaTland has for years taken a
deep interest in the civic affairs of the
District of Columbia. and been active
in all movements for It's Improvement.
He was appointed. by President McKin-
ley, Commissioner of the District OF CO.
lumbla, May ., 1900, entered upon his du-
ties and was elected president OF the
Board of Commissioners Of the District
OF Columbia. May 9, 1900. He was reap
pointed Commissioner by President
Roosevelt, March ?, 1868, and entered
upon his second term May 9. 1903, when
he was reelected president OF the Board
Of Commissioners. Mr.. Maefarland was
reappointed by President Roosevelt
March %, 1906. confirmed in April. and
took the oath Of Office May g. 1906 at
which time he was again reelected pres
ident OF the Board OF Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia He was chair
man Of the National Capital Centennial
Committee in 1900. delivering the centen-
NAL address at the White House. De-
cember z, 1900.
In December. 1903. he was admitted 10
the bar of the District OF Columbia, after
two years additional law study in senior
courses at the George Washington Uni
versity law school and on unanimous re-
port Of the bar examiners. November 13.
1909. he resigned from the Commissioner
ship, but owing to delay In appointing a
successor and at the desire Of President
Taft, he remained in office until January
"A. 1910. He began the practice of the
law, for which purpose he resigned, as a
member of the firm of Tucker. Kenyon
& Macfarland. Evans Building. Washing
ton, ID. c. He is second vice president
OF the District National Bank
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ARTHUR G.. PLANT,

This active, energetic age Of young
men who are gaining success and distinc-
ton has a worthy exponent in Arthur G.
Plant, senior member Of the banking firm
Of a c. Plant < Co.
Mr.. Plant has been in the banking BUSH
ness practically all his life, his first posi-
ton, taken Immediately after his gradu-
alton from Columbia University. being
with the National Savings and Trust
Company. of this city. OF which his
grandfather. George II. Plant, was one
OF the organizers.
After several years Of association with
this institution. Mr. Plant resigned 10
organize and manage the savings depart
ment OF the Traders National Bank.
Shortly afterward he was made vice pres
ident Of the institution. and held the
position until the consolidation was effect
ed with the Merchants and Mechanics
Savings Bank.
The banking firm OF A. G. Plant & Co.
was organized in 1897 to conduct a general
banking and brokerage business. They
have as their New York correspondents
J. S. Bache & Co, members of the New
York Stock Exchange and all other lead
ing exchanges OF the world, thus giving
them connection favorably known
throughout the banking world.
Mr.. Plant is a graduate in law Of
Columbia University, is a member OF the
Washington Stock Exchange, Board OF
Trade, Chamber Of Commerce, and a
member of practically all the clubs and
organizations in the city.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
JAMES SHARP,

James Sharp. president OF the National
Manganese Corporation, a director OF the
City National Bank, member of the
Southern Public eSrvice Company, and a
prominent elubman Of Washington. came
TO this city in 1896.
Born in Chicago, September q, 1857, Mr.
Sharp was the son of George Sharp, one
of the pioneers of the Middle West He
attended the Chicago public schools until
fourteen years Of age. when he was ap-
prenticed in an iron mill.
Thirteen years afterward Mr.. Sharp set
out for California. Several years were
thus spent in the Western and Southern
States, when in 1895 he came East and
one year later located IN Washington.
Throughout his career in this city Mr..
Sharp has been well and favorably
known. Largely interested in the Eastern
ViaN Company. he is a director and
member of many other corporations.
In 1882 Mr., Sharp married in Chicago.
and has three children. George T. and
Chester J. Sharp and Margaret z. Sharp
The family home Is at SOL Highland
avenue, Cleveland Park.
Mr. Sharp is a member of the Columbia
Country Club, of the Commercial Club, is
a Thirty-second Degree Mason, knight
Templar, and a member of the Mystic
Shrine
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
MORGAN BRADFORD. In.

Morgan Bradford. Jr., principal Of
Bradford's Detective Agency, establish
ed in 1875. was born in Washington in
1850 and has lived here all hts life. For
the last twenty-five years he has been
prominent among the detectives OF the
city.
He has frequently been chosen 10 guard
titled foreigners. who were travelling here
as guests OF the nation. being personal
guard 10 Duke Of the Abruzzi. General
Nuroki. and Prince Wilhelm OF Sweden
The prince gave him an autograph like
ness of himself. Mr.. Bradford was ap-
pointed 10y Secretary Of War Taft as chief
Of the Secret Service force, guarding gov
eminent property at the jamestown Ex-
position which he successfully performed
His agency which is rated on an equal
footing with the larger agencies of the
United States, epeclalizes In secret ser
vice work for merchants, attorneys, and
corporations. 1t is located in the Colo
RADIO Building. occupying suites 223 and
22L
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ROBERT n. HARPER.

Robert n Harper. president of the Dis
trict National Bank, is known as one of
the most progressive business mel OF
Washington, and has long been identi-
fed with prominent interests in the
District.
He was born In Wheeling. w. Va, and
while youth entered the drug business.
Mr.. Harper moved here about twenty
five years ago, engaging in that business
for many years. He later left the bust
ness and organized the American Nation
al Bank.
In this new field of work. PR Harper
soon built up one of the strongest con-
Germs in the city and took greater &C.
tivity in local affairs.
On September 90 1902 he organized and
became president of the District Nation
al Bank, one of the PRINCIPAL banks of
the city. So we'll has his banking bust
ness grown that within a year 1t became
necessary TO go into larger quarters. and
preparations for building new modern
office building across the street from the
present bank. in G street. between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets. which will
be open in a short while. were begun.
Mr. Harper is a member of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. of which he was presi-
dent in 1907 and 1908. for two terms: a
director of the Washington Board of
Trade, and other business bodies in the
District.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
A LIsNER.

The metamorphesis of @ street into a
thriving business thoroughfare may be
chiefly credited TO A Lisner. proprietor
Of the Palais Royal. which he opened on
October J. 1898.
Nineteen years ago his friends told him
IL was suicide" to change his place OF
business from Pennsylvania avenue TO
the present site. but he soon convinced
them that they were wrong. and other
wide-awake business men followed in his
wake Before 1899. Mr. Lisner occupied
the entire building once used by the
Pension Office. now the site of the Ra-
leigh Hotel. Twelfth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
Nr. Lisner has always led the march Of
progress IN the department store line in
Washington. and has always worked for
the welfare Of the Nations Capital. and
has seen the evolution Of his suggestions
for the betterment Of his own town.
Mr.. Lisner IS treasurer of the Chamber
Of Commerce.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
ALLEN III. ROGERS.

Allen II. Rogers, who operates chain
of cigar stores In this city, came 70
Washington twelve years ago as assistant
bookkeeper for Sanders & Stayman,
piano dealers at 1927 street After some
time with this firm he accepted a posi-
ton as paymaster with the National Coal
and iron Company, OF Virginia. He then
became treasurer and bookeepeT for
Richardson & Burgess, builders, After
five years with this firm he went with
w. II. West Company as cashier and
bOOkkeeper
Then he began his career as a mer-
chant. opening a cigar and news stand
at 1902 G street northwest. This proved
such a successful venture that he
opened another store at ZIG Fifth street
northwest and recently opened a third
store in the chain at 1904 New York ave-
nue.. Besides handling the business Of
these three stores, he holds the position
as assistant head bookkeeper with W. b.
Moses d Sons. lie is a member Of La
ayette Lodge, T. A. A. NJ.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
RAYMOND IL PnsoN.

Raymond II. Pllson, born in Louisville,
KY. January 26. 1876 engaged in railroad
mechanical work AT an early age, and for
past ten years has been associated with
his father b. f. Pilson. who is a large
manufacturer OF railway equipment
He is also sales agentsin the South
western territory OF the United States
for The National Malleable Castings
Company. of Cleveland. Ohio the largest
manufacturers OF automatic car couplers
and malleabe castings in the world. also
sales agent for the Railway Steel Spring
Company, of New York. the largest man
ufaeturers OF steel springs. steel tires, and
steel tired wheels In the world
Mr.. Pilson came 10 Washington about
years ago and his offices are located at
suite sos 10 SlS Munsey Building
This city is considered by him the most
advantageous. important and central
point for the conduct of his particular
line of business.
He is member or the Commercial club.
Bachelors Lawn Tennis Club, and the
Columbia Country Club.
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
LOTIS ARRAHANS

Mr.. Abrahams was born in Russia, In
1876. and at the age Of thirteen came 10
this country, where he found employment
in New York jewelry store.
He had been engaged in this capacity
but a short while when his youthful and
ambitious nature impelled him 20 strike
out for himself
He psed the knowledge gained during
his clerkship TO aid him In his new adj
ventures. and in a few years had gained
sufficient Roadway TO enable him to es-
tablish himself permanently in his chosen
line.
Mr.. Abrahams looked the field over
carefully from coastSto coast, and came
10 the conclusion that Washington afford
ed the best opportunity for his business.
so in 1895 he opened a jewelry and brok-
erage place az 1913 Ninth street Twelve
years OF suecessfr. business operation
finally drove him from his first quarters
10 his new and handsome store az SD G
street
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25

Mr.. c. D. Fowler the subject Of this
sketch. was born in Washington, Feb
ruary .. 1873, IS the son of Samuel f.
ana Alice z Fowler. old residents OF
West Washington, and OF English de-
scent. Mr.. Fowler has resided here all
OF his -. He is "A graduate Of the Dis
trict PHblic schools and the National Law
School.
After graduating he was engaged in the
life insurance business. Later he started
into business for himself. engaging in the
purchasing, subdivi6sng, and sale Of real
estate in and about WASHINGTON.
One Of the largest subdivisions he has
developed is that of Maryland Park,
Nd. just east of the city.
In this subdivision Mr.. Fowler has
erected more than sixty residences. and
by his energy and industry. as well as
ability, has placed himself among the
solid business men Of the District
Mr. Fowler's achievement and success
in the subdividing of real estate Is con-
ceded to be marvellous. and being a man
Of unquestionable integrity, he justk
merits and enjoys confidence and es-
TEEN.
Mr.. Fowler has Just made a subdivi-
sion OF a large tract OF land just this
side of Mount Vernon. which subdivision
bids fair 10 be one of the most beauti-
full about the District This subdivision
is known as North Mount Vernon, and is
owned by the North Mount Vernon Land
Company. Inc. of which Mr.. Fowler has
been elected the president.
Mr., Fowler married Miss Edith l. Nc
Cauley. Of Howard County, Md, and they
reside in their beautiful home on Column
bia Heights
The Washington herald., 1910-09-25
JAMES LEE BEST.

j. /. Best. general agent of the Home
Life Insurance Company of New York.
one OF the leading life insurance men in
Washington. is a native of North Caro-
lima. where he was engaged In eduea-
tiOnal work for several years. after
graduating from Trinity College, in that
State.
1t was indeed a fortunate move in Mr..
Bests career when be decided to take
up the profession of life insurance about
six years ago. He has a sound educa-
tional foundation. having taken a post
graduate course at Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. Upon his graduation he worked
as solicitor. He was soon promoted TO
the position OF district agent for Wash
ington. then to that of general agent for
Virginia. whence he was transferred 10
Washington again as general agent. in
1905.
Mr. Bests rapid promotion Is no acct
dent, for he puts into his work systematic