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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
County Officials

The Fair Association has under
taken to mail the following letter to
each and every official in the coun-
ty, but if any fail to receive it they
will please accept this publication
of it as an official invitation and
will respond with their presence.
Dear Sir:-As an official Of Ben
Hill County you are requested to be
at opening exercises Of the Ben Hill
County Fair, at 10 o'clock a. m
Oct. "a.
Judge Whipple will deliver an adj
dress on Official Integrity and Duty,
The address will be delivered in
the Auditorium Of the Hippodrome,
on Main Street, Fitzgerald.
Other exercises and interesting
events will make up a part of the
morning program.
Please honor Judge Whipgle and
encourage the Fair Association
with your presence.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Activity at RusseIl's Office

Atlanta, Oct. 21-Judge Richard
B. Russell, candidate for governor,
returned to Atlanta yesterday to
sit with the court of appeals, and is
still in the city today.
His only speeches the latter part
of the week have been at Lafayette
in Walker county and in Lindale in
Floyd. His speaking dates for next
week will be announced this after
noon.
Activity continues at the Russell
headquarters. Manager Nevin, who
has recently visited Macon and
Augusta, declares that he has found
a tremendous sentiment in favor of
local option both in Bibb and Rich
mond; and that he is positive Rich
mond Will give Judge Russell an
overwhelming majority.
Manager Nevin admits that Bib
county is doubtful, and believes
that the fight there will be between
Judge Russell and Pope Brown.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Our Ministers.

The Fair Association desires to have at itopenng exercises
minister Ben Hill County and vicinity and they have under
taken mail following invitation each of them but for
minister the adjoining counties do not receive
they will please accept this publication of official invitation
coming from the Fair Association.
Fitzgerald Ga.
Dear Bro
As Minister you invited and requested be present at
the opening the Ben Hill County Fair 10 Oct 24th
Rev T. NJ Galloway of the Baptist Church. Fitzgerald will de-
liver address the Minister citizen and the Chuh CONNER
cial and Industrial province.
Please honor Bro Galloway and the other interesting events
that will take place these opening with your presence
The Fair Association will take pleasure providing with
complimentary pass into the Fair. Respectfully
Fair Association
D L. Martin, Pres
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Rest Room During
Fair Week.

The American State Bank is
heartily in favor of the big BEN Hill
COUNTY FAIR, as we believe such
events demonstrate the wonderful
resources of our own favored Sec
ton. We have the finest climate in
the country, our soil is fertile and
we'll drained, our people are progress
sive and we are situated in a unique
spot, in the center of South Georgia
where providence protects us from
floods, storms and other Ike calam-
tiles. Surely, we are blessed and
especially favored.
Let us all rejoice during FAIR
WEEK and talk up the advantages
Of our county until we are hoarse.
Let us all be BOOSTERS of the first
water! We have EVERYTHING
to make fitzgerald and vicinity the
GARDEN Spot Or The STATE. Will we
sleep over our opportunities? A
WAKE! AWAKE! AWAKE! Let
us join the valiant army Of BOOS-
TIERS!
The AMERICAN STATE BANK has a
REST ROOM for the ladies during
FAIR WEEK and will he glad to
have you come any time during the
day up to $3.50 p. m.
We cordially invite visitors to
our Rest Room.
AMERICAN STATE BANK, FITZGERALD,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Miss Eva Lipsey was in Ocilla
Friday visiting friends.
Mr.. John Harden left Wednesday
for Macon to attend the Fair.
Always be sure you are right, and
then don't make fuss about it.
Robert Hill of Mystic spent a few
pleasant hours with home-folks
Monday.
Rev. James Bishop spent the
weekend with his members near
Abbevil.e.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Shultz were
visitors at the home of Mr.. Peter
Dykes Sunday.
Mrs. John TomberIin Of Mystic
spent the weekend with her parents
Rev and Mrs. j. L. Hill.
Miss Estelle Startling and Mr.. Will
ing from near town attended ser
vices at the Arbor Sunday p. m.
Mr.. B. F. Mercer and family from
the city were the welcome guests
Of Mr.. ond Mrs. D. I. Middlebrooks
Sunday.
Hon. Marion Dickson and daugh-
ter Miss Fannie Lee, of Osierfield,
were in Macon recently attending
the Fair.
Mr.. Fred Robitzsch and Miss Eva
Lipsey were among those who at
tended services at Rev. j. L. Hills
Sunday.
We have no prejudice against
the neatly dressed, nice appearing
boy, while we detest the fellow who
goes around looking like bunch
of hard luck, but the girl looking
for a model husband should be
very careful. II you don't know
one when you see him, ask your
mother-she will recognize him at
first sight.
A farmer told his twelve old
boy to milk the COWS, feed the mules,
slop the pigs, feed the chickens,
hunt up the eggs, feed the calves,
catch the colt and put him in the
stable, cut some stove wood, split
the kindlings, sweep out the barn,
draw five barrels Of, water for the
COWS and be sure to study his les
sons before going to bed. Then he
went to the Farmers Club to discuss
the question. How to Keep The
Boys on The Farm"
MIGNON.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Southern Companies
to the Front

Atlanta, Oct. 21-Leading insur-
ance magnates Of the northern and
eastern cities, notably New York
and Philadelphia. we're numbered
among the guests Of Atlanta recent
" in connection with the Old Guard
Peace Monument celebration.
They declared that the increaS-
ing desire Of the Southern people
for a bulWark to conserve the fin
ancial resources of this region at
home was becoming more and
more an important factor in the
national insurance situation.
The whole insurance field, they
declared, was beginning to feel the
influence of the movement that
was leading Southern people to in
vest in Southern companies. One
of them, since he happened to be
in Georgia, chose the State Mutual
Life Insurance company of Georgia,
which has headquarters at Rome,
as an example Of the progress along
these lines in recent years.
With over forty millions of insur-
ance in force and over three and
one half millions of assets accumu-
lated during its first five years as a
legal reserve company, the State
Mutual has taken a lead among
Southern Companies for size and
strength, and has placed itself well
up in standing among all compa-
MES of the United States.
The State Mutuals assets in JAM,
1911, amounted to $3,282,029.
Figures taken from the Insurance
Year Book show that the State
Mutual has had a more solid and at
the same time more rapid growth
during the past six years than any
similar institution in this territory.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Wants Better Marriage Laws

Atlanta, Oct. PIT want to see
a law established governing mar
rage so that every county in Geor-
gia will have a commission made
up Of first class lawyers, a first class
physician, and a minister of the
gospel, before whom both applicants
for a marriage license, the man and
the woman, should be forced to ap-
pear" said DR.. L. O. Bricker, discuss
ing divorce in Georgia this morning.
I would require both to present
a clean bill of health, literally. |
would inquire into the temperament,
family history, and habits of each,
the ability of the man as a home
supporter and of the woman as a
home-maker and | would give this
commission power to permit or for
bid the marriage"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
SERVICES At THE CHURCHES.
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

Services tomorrow as follows:
Sabbath School at $50 a. m. Morn
ing Worship at 1O:45, Junior Ser
mon followed by Senior Sermon.
Subject" How little Wrong Hind
efs." Children's class at $50 p m.
Epworth League at GAS p, m.
Evening Worship at $50. Sermon
Friendship and Family Ties in
Religion" This theme is drawn
from one of the beautiful passages
of Scripture. While the sermon
will not be great the theme is and
should have wide hearing.
Special Music as usual. The
general public, especially strangers
will find a cordial welcome at
every service.
E. J. HAMMOND, Pastor,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
Real Estate Bargains.

Desiring to sell some of our city
lots and tracts, to improve and
build on others, we offer the follows
ing on easy terms:
Lot, Square, Block.
9-13-l1 S. Main St. with small 3
room house. $4,000
10-13-11 S. Main St.. $4,000
11-13-11 " with 7 room
house. suitable for store and resi-
dence. Square adjoins business
lots. Above are 40x170 $4,000
15-l4-6 Cor. Central Ave. and Jack
son St. Business lot in A. 3. & A.
depot square. ....... G950.00
1916 n. Lee St. between OcnI-
gee & Oconee. S375G0
14,1l-6 n. Lee St alley lot. $4,000
1916 " - Choice business lot
(Subject to mortgage) Splendid
location for a store, there being
none in this denseIy populated
district $37500
1863 W. Magnolia Ave. 2 room
house, fruit trees etc. $275.00
11-7-15 Cypress St. in Blue & Gray
Park, 2 room house. $4,000
9-9-6 Cor. Ocmulgee & Lonestreer
Subject to mortgage) -. 1925. 0
1895 Ocmulgee Ave. These z
lots are in square next to and op-
posite A. B. & A. Passenger de-
pot. ..............$30 $4,000
1-2-6Cor. Jackson&suwanee $175.00
2-2-6 Suwanee Ave, Goth opposite
First Ward School $4,000
7-13-5 W. OcmulSee Ave. Subject
to mortgage) $275.00
1888 W. Roanoke Drive, 3 room
house, fruit trees etc, .S185 Is
1888 Cor Roanoke & Hill
St. ............ .$17500
1928 Cor. Sherman g. Ohoopee
Ave. .......... $4,000
1923 Ohoopee Ave. $500
9-3-3 Cor. Sherman & Ohoopee
ave. ........ ........ SlOO.UO
1865 Oh00pee Ave. SS5.UO
5 Acre tract, 673, opposite Linwood
School, l IL miles North Of Me
rimac Drive, with 5 roo'kR
house. ............. $4,000
5 Acre tract 468, high state of Gull
tivation. West On Mckinley
Ave. $4,000
5 Acre tract 1921, half mile S. Of
Roanoke School. 4 room house,
pecan and fruit trees. .S85000
10 Acre tract 1881, 3 miles N. Z. Of
city, fine tract. -. $4,000
10 Acre tract 3l18 2 miles N. Of
city, good tract. ...$ $4,000
10 Acre tract 3119 2 miles N. Of
city, good tract. $4,000
Clear titles.
Fl. G. G. q. WETTSTEIN
414 S. Main, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

The present price direct result OF Quilted mar
kt The farmers with unpceden facilities and weather for harvest
in have literally rushed their the warehouses; and ecptae
IL dumped the market uteray needless of the effect
requires eight nine hundred millions OF dollars to buy the
belt and the
not prepared buy all lump and the spectators take advantage OF
the unbuness like without single effort useful
pmen they the than the
farmers who produce the spinners who manufacture IT.
It shamu condition. and reflection the people Of this
country particularly those of the cotton belt
Cotton right worth 5c pound worth that to the spin
ners and worth that to the planters who make it.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
HONEST POPE 81, LITTLE Joe 5, PLAIN DICN 5

Let good work the Pope Brownies will not grow weary
with the surface tests We believe that the saws show which the
wind is blowing and we are Graifed the indications.
Yesterday ballot taken on street corner this city
from passing gentlemen who happened to be the street
The vote by and in the of the friends Of Joe
and P Brown with astonishing result that of total Of ST. there
were 81 for Honest Pope for Little joe for Plain Dick and 10
noncommitta Of noncommas took occasion that
they were against Little joe and believed that majority OF
the 10 were for Honest Pope.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH

Preaching at II a. m. and 1880 p
N. by Rev. Wright Garbutt
Epworth league at GAS p. m.
All who have not brought in their
Conference Collections are urged
to do so as soon as possible.
Ali are cordially invited to these
services and strangers are especial
" welcome.
GUYToN FIsHER, Pastor.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
A Ben Hill Monster.

Supt. Frank T. Tyler of the con-
Wet camp reports the capture and
killing of a monster rattler at the
county convict camp yesterday.
The enormous serpent measuring
more than six feet, not counting
the sixteen rattles, invaded the
sleeping tent, and was found under
the bunk of one of the convicts
when discovered They attempted
to capture him and had a rope
around him, but it looked like risky
business, and rather than take the
hazard he was shot to death.
This is rattle snake season, and
quite number of them have been
killed in the country around here.
Eat? Of course you must eat!
Where? At the w. R. C. Hall on
Main St. When? During the fair.
The ladies of the Central Chris
tan Church will serve you a good
lunch here at a reasonable rate.
Come let us serve you. Ladies COM
ing in from the country are cordi-
ally invited to come here and rest
free of cost.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday next, 18th after Trinity
Festival of St. Simon & St. Jude.
7 a. m. Early celebration Of Holy
Communion.
II a. m. Morning Prayer, Litany
and Sermon.
$50 p. m. Sunday School.
7:30 pm Evening Service with Ser
mon.
North Tummon,
Nicar
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Of course you are busy. if you are
any good, but that is no reason why
you cannot give the County Fair a
boost, and contribute something to
its success. 1t is busy people that
we are depending on to make it 90,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Texas is to forbid shooting doves these gentle ana Dea
t birds have be destoyers OF pecous Weeds Inc
Audubon society doing useful missionary work IN opening the o
the bc 70 the GREAT use the destruction of weeds and IN
ses and to the consequent folly loss their slaughter The law
in Texas an example which other will doubtless soon oo" III
the local preservation of useful brdS--Waycross Herald
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

1t becoming evident the fight is on in earnest between t
Joe Brown and the Dick Russell factions for the local option quo
e them have it. divide themselves consolidate
nm either one The prohibition almost sody behind Pope brown
and will elect him overwhelmingly
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

The Progressive Farmer is SAID
to be, by the best judges, by far,
the best farm Journal published
in the South. That is the reason
we have selected it to club with
the Enterprise in an effort to get it
before the farmers of this county.
We believe it is worth ten times
the cost of both papers to any
farmer who has the slightest pride
in his business.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

pane are heeinnne to realize that Pulaski gentleman South
eeas candidate Pope has plenty OF friends Inc WOODS are
full of EN- they coming of the woods on the day the m
mary good clean South Georgia man as governor
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Thew organized Little Joe Brown club in Macon the other n9h
and seems that most of the 300 presen present by phone only
least they lived on phone line somewhere and commenting On
the idea of having political rally by phone the Macon News ay says
THE UPRISING for Little Joe Brown the telephone must have
given the Hello girls a few bad hours
IF the members Macon Joe Brown club could also register
and vote by phone governor may be assumed would be
assured of at least $50 the coming primary
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Pope Browns that he is getting stronger ana ina
his chances are Al because of Tom Watson
Times Enterprise
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Next week fair week. Ben Hills holiday week Let's
nut the best forward better acquainted study our re-
sources accomplishments as illustrated IN the county o
This Young county, only in its organization but IN
newly developed country indeed its first stages OF deVeope
ent nobody expects great agricultural display but we are learning
how busy will the impressions next week that WI" De
Of great service to them the county preparing for future eX
os our will be pleasure next year to contrast the
exhibits and note growth and PROGRESS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Who will donate more prizes for
the poultry shows?
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 81. 1911.

Honest Pope for prohibition, Plain Dick is Tor plenty Oh
1uuor Little Joe anything that will catch the voter
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1911-10-21

Desiring to sell some of our city
lots and tracts, to improve and
build on others, we offer the follows
ing on easy terms:
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-04
Manning News

A new postofice has been established
at the store on Stem williams p]ace
near Clay Butte. The patrons have
petitioned Uncle Sam to give the office
the name Renville.
A short time ago Judge Bugbee and
A. A. Liederbach took a trip into the
bad lands to the Wilcox ranch. About
half a mile south of Mr.. Wilcox's ranch
on the road out is a burning coal mine
that has been on fire since any white
mans knowledge. of this country. -Four
years ago we first saw it, then the road
went around to the western edge of it
but now it has burned up the road and
quite a distance beyond, so a new pass
ageway had to be made. We are now
prepared to c%orroborate the theory as to
what manner of things created the bad
lands. The earth on top OF the coal has
fallen to a depth equal to a depth of the
coal underneath. The Scoria is there
resembling terricota and burned clay
and all. other formations are there re-
%sefnbling the bad lands proper. Anyone
skeptical about this bad land theory will
be thoroughly convinced by watching
the result of a burning coal NINE
Manning News.
c. A. Ladenberger of Manning has
purchased the harness and hardware
business of Barry Bros. and C. H. Ginder
and henceforth will be the exclusive
harness and hardware store man of his
town. Bang Bros. will be exclusive
implement dealers, while Mr.. Ginder
will have more room for his general
store.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-04
ANTELOPE CREEK LITERARY SOC.

The literary and spelling bee held at
the White Star school house on February
u was a success. The program con-
sisted of recitations and singing appro-
pirate to the occasion. This was
followed by a debate on Washington
and Lincoln, the Washington side carry
ing off the honors.
The assistant editor Mrs. Arthur Clark
then read the paper which elucidated
the important issues and c%hronicled
the general news of the vicinity.
After the paper came the spelling bee
with Prof. Pippins presiding. The sides
were nearly evenly matched, Mrs.
Lindsy being the last to leave the floor.
Last but not least came the feast pre-.
pared by the hospitable women of the
neighborhood. which consisted of beans,
cake and apple sauce.
March 10th was selected as the date
for the next meeting, but owing to the
inability to come of the participants to
be present on that date, March 18th has
been substituted.
The question of license or no license
will be debated. Send all news for the
paper to Miss Mary Skinner, editor.
All are cordially invited to attend and
take part.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-04
MILLER IN GERMANY
WRITES OF OCEAN TRIP

February 16, 1911.
To the PRESS -
AS l haven't anything to do I thought
| would let some of my friends know
through the PRESS a little something
about my trip. We arrived in New
York City the evening of the 18th. Our
steamer didn't leave until the 31st, so
we had plenty IF time to take a look at
the beautiful city. There certainly are
some pretty things to see. but I was glad
to leave it. There is too much noise.
The morning of the 31st we went on the
steamer Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, North
Ger. Lloyd line. There were hundreds
of people standing around to see their
friends and relatives off. The band
played several marches, etc. Before we
could think we found ourselves sailing,
the steamer went so easy. The first day
there was no thought of seasickness, but
the second day there were very few on
deck. Anyway mamma and, l were not.
We were days SO sick that we
couldn't raise u heads. sure thought
Of North Dakota, then regretted that |
started out. But when we came towards
land everybody was we'll aud could eat
all day long.
We got to Bremen at S o'clock in the
evening so stayed all night and took a.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-04
A few SUGGESTIONS
WINTER wheat PROFITABLE

Dear Editor: This is for the dry
farmers. If l am permitted to say a few
words in beh alf of dry farming l would
make a few suggestions. have been a
farmer during many years of my life,
always a dry farmer. especially so on
my homestead near Glen Ullin, from
1888 to 1890.
There are ten commandments out for
the dry farmers observation. They are
all right. I would like to add three
more to make it the lucky number,
II. Thou shalt pillow. alongside of a
slipping ground In the fall or summer
and not up and down.
IL. Thou shalt pillow in ridges in the
fall and not harrow. that the snow water
may soak in and not run off.
10. Thou shalt SOW winter wheat and
SOW it thin.
1t is my candid opinion. that winter
or fall wheat, will thrive in our country
now. and better, than spring wheat,
since we have more snow and freezing
out is prevented. Fall wheat maturea
earlier with an earlier start and with
the benefit of the winters moisture.
and escapes the later hot winds. Fall
wheat yields more to the acre. .
Yours truly 4.
E. r. STEINBRUECK.
The Dickinson press., 1911-03-04
Lehlah

Mary Krosel visited a couple of days
with Mae Brady and Sigma johnson.
o. r. Chamberlain and Jacob Roquette
were in Lehietr Sunday.
Frank Reilly was a Gladstone caller
Monday.
Ida. Void left Friday for Dickinson to
work at the Ed. Coar home.
Elsie Summers spent Saturday and
Sunday in Dickinson.
Mrs. Brandt's mother returned to her
home in Scranton Monday evening.
Mrs Norm Zimmerman entertained
the finch party Monday night.
Mr.. Brady and Mrs. Christian were
Dickinson callers Saturday.
Mrs. Kroselland. visited a couple Of
days at the johnson home last week.
Mrs. Void will now make her home
in Dickinson. She moved two loads Of
household goods up Tuesday.
Miss Hurley and Mae Brady 9 a
couple Of days in Dickinson last week
at the home of Ed. Coar.
Mr.. krawtzck lost his driving horse
Tuesday. 1t was killed by the local
passenger train about 9 a. N.