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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07
OUR PLATFORM EXACTLY

The Telegraph has never taken
issue with the most ardent prohi-
4bitionists in regard to the evils
growing out Of the abuse Of intoxi-
eating liqnors, and it never will It
has disagreed With them only on
the best method Of correcting the
abuse. The telegraph has never
abused anybodo for taking differ
mt view, but it has suffered abuse
on that very account, and q great
deal Of it. Believing as it koes,
this newspaper has been trne to its
convictions, and has not concealed
them nor shifted them about to suit
to suit political or other exigencies.
It has not been one thing one year
and another another. - Macon
Telegraph.
We have said the same thing our
selves scores Of times. But the
Telegram puts the whole case in the
fewest number Of words possible
and its our platform exactly.
Why won't our prohibition
friends see things as they are; at
least to the extent Of giving those
who differ from them as to the
method ''-but not as to the evils
involved-credit for honesty and
sincerity Of purpose? Maybe not
all Of us are honest and sincere in
this matter, but we know that .ome
are. We know, for instance, that
the Telegraph is; and we know
that the Chronicle is.
And yet, we find, very recently a
large body Of Christian men, pass
ing solemn resolutions proelaiming,
in effec:. that those who differ with
their prohibition views are enc
mics to righteousness and traitors
to society, 2
Could anything be more unreas-
enable more intolerant? There is
Just one thing that just such men
lis this never seem able to consider,
that not everyone has selfish OF
Interior motive in opposing prohi-
bition, The Telegraph puts this
point plainly, and again voices its
position when ii says:
while The Telegraph believes
in the principle Of local option, it
viii not line up behind every fellow
that jumps and cries local option.
There are other and more serious
things to be done than firing shots
into the air. Local optionists that
have no yersonal interests .or poll
to serve are the ones that must do
the bulk Of the voting when the
question comes up on its merits -
Augusta Chronicle.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07
Your frieid,
Mary Lizzie Younghlood.

We are glad to accommodate our
little friends, and gladly publish as
many letters to Santa as we have
tine to get intr type and space for
in fhis issue To those whose let
tiers do no not appear this time we
want to say that W, are. sorry we
eoulnd not accommodate you, but
will do our est t. get them in for
you next week. Printer.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07

5 or6 doses 666' will cure any case
of Chills and Fever Price, 25c.
Irregular bowel movements lead
to chronic constipation and a con-
stipated habit fills the.system with
impurities. HERBINE is a great
bowel regulator 1t puriies the
gs ean, vitalizes the blood and puts
he digestive organstin fine vigorous
'ondition. Price soc. Sold by
1he City Drug Co.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07

LEEsBURo, Ca, Dec. 4th, 1911.
EprroR LEE CouNTY JOURNAL:

-
DEAR SIR:-
There IA an old song IN the old
HYMN Books that have sung all
my life, that is dear to me and it
reads this way.
Praise God from whom all bless
ings fow But ! want te chsnge it
4 little fhfs time and make it to
reak Praise God from whom all
blessings flow, Praise the Judge,
Solicitor and Jury more.
Now. Mr.. Edito; this may APP
pear saereljgious; but do not
mean ii that way but from the bot
tom Of my heart am grateful to
you Col. Ware Martin and the jur-
os for tie way you disposed Of the
Blind Tiger" cases the past two
weeks. Every body in Lee county
has heard j. said that the jurors
would not convict, but the theory
is all exploded now, The last
grand jury did their duty and you
and the Traverse jurors have done
likewise. Let the good work 60 on
until every Blind Tiger, white or
black is put into the chain gang.
50 much for this.
learned from good authority
that our chain-gang now has 40
conyicts. With this number in
gang and kept on the roads and
not made TRUSTEES out Of, looks to
me as if within the, next IL months
we might have al good roads as any
county in the state.
Now, want to offer a little adj
wise to our commissioners and and
our warden. Don't make any
more TRUSTEES. Keep all the hands
in d bunch and don't scatter them
all over the road and the results
viii be much better. All Of our
commissioners are farmer, and
most Of them large farmers; and
they know from experience TINT
when you keep your hands tc-geth-
er that YOU can get much better re-
suits and great deal more work.
Make no more TRUSTEES; keep
them on the road and away from.
the camp at Leesburg.
In Mr.. James Mcbride, We have
as good d road man as can be found
nos cmoplaint to be made Of his
work, but as / have told Jim before
they have too many TRUSTEES lying
around the camp doing nothing.
Now, want it understood jim
and the Commissioners are my
friends but I am a taxpayer and
/ feel ike | have a right 10 speak
out, and ! hope to see them get to-
gether and SELL OF rent out the farm,
1t is d dead expense to the county,
] heard 4 man say who knew what
he was talking about, that -with co
tons Of guano put on the corn and
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07

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Your loving friend,
Ruby johnson.
Leesburg, Ca, Dec. 4, 1911

LeesDuTg, Ca, Dec. 4, IyTI
Dear Santa Claus: II want you
to bring me a doll and some apples,
candy, oranges and nuts. / go to
school and am in the third grade.
Ny little sister is three years old
and she pants you to bring her
some candy, nuts, fruits,.sa doll and
a story book.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07
Letters to Santa Claus.

Leesburg, Ga. Dec. 2, 1911
Dear Santa Claus.- am q little
girl nine years old ] am IN the
fifth grade at school, my teacher i
Miss Nell Garrett, and | love her
very much
Please brinv me some, pearl beads
a garnet ring, and a pair of gloves.
Please bring me a fairy tale book,
some fruits. nuts and candy.
Your little friend,
Ella Mae Goodwin.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07
Ieesburg, Ga., De {, 1911

Leesburg, Ga, Dec 4, 1911,
Dear Santa Claus: II want you
to bring me a rocking horse, and d
doll and doll carriage and a trunk
and a cup.
Bring my teacher a chair.
am in the third grade and am
Z years old,
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07
Your little friend,
Foy Goodwin.

Leesburg, Ga. Dec. Z, 1911
Dear Santa Claus: We want you
to bring US some toys, nuts. fruits
and candies, also some fireworks.
Ne live ii starkesyille.
Your little friends,
Pierpont Gill,
Otis Gill.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1911-12-07

Leesburg. Ga. De-. I, 1911

Dear Santa Claus am a little
boy seven years old. ! 60 to school
and am in the first grade Ny
teachers name is Miss Kate Harris.
Please bring me q passenger
train, some fire works a little horse
and wagon, a horn and drum.
Bling me some fruits, nuts and
candy. Good Bye.
ND,,,. littln frinnd
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09

want To- make your helping me pleasure no, " "1r.'.
Let Ms forget politics when are together hereafter
Wherever We meet lct us make the most of the mo-
nent'~ brightness and ignore everything else.
am willing she aS-cnted.
In her heart She felt regret which grew with the
weeks. Whether they met in her home Or some birdie
bath of the Bois on The links at IL Bouhe. al an
Autcui ~tccplccha~c. or under the candIclgh' o
dinner party She was ever contrasting the irothy NV
ialtes he voiced with his words beside Lake Como.
A for JUSTIN who overheard some Of these b.nal.eS, M
n he passed from amusement 10 -corn and from
scorr 10 alarm. finally demanding Of ms Vlic Wht'h'T
She thought Rodo~lav'- title had turne! Ann mead;
Not but what the fellow talk sense II he chooses
he qualified o." tried him on explosion r, motors Inc he
other day when ran into him at the zero uo. ana ir
s.;d enough IN two minutes TO convince me jhd' ne
knew the subject inside and out. Iie's no, running
such fool chance in taking up aeopanng as 'hous'
B,,t his iargon with Ann taught
HI. wf~ eye danced Your iY own TAX ,1[. T.@9 n
always prac]io Ju.un, ,ng @, rI', Cnr' tod me-
Never mind that Helen he nerpo-GqI. .I., II '4 l IL
admit didn', 60 on like bl'heTlnE ''''' '''' '''
You did no. seem iiionc TO me any OF The 'm''
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09
BY MARK LEE LUTHER

That's precisely why don't feel qualified to Judge
Ann
utter The distasetul possibility.
Il don't know what to think have only seen
what YOU see. She doesn't discuss him..
Il suppose that a bad sign.
"Ann'- signs don't count. For that matter, She
Iustin rlrninated q moment "Anvhow." he con-
Guided. well clear out Of Paris shortly. Would YOU
mind Italy again this winter,
Il never mind Italy.
Wen locate somewhere within an easy run 70
Verona he said; perhaps Venice if get the
same apartment on the Grand Canal. It. mainly on
OlivcrS account of course He has formed q business
connection which ! can't very well explain. On the
whole think II viii be- best 10 say nothing 70 Ann I'll
lust before We start he gets wind Of plans that
Prince Of hers may take II into his head 20 Tag along
g. II wa, that Ann received the brcfe>t possible
~ notice Of their winter migration.
Il only know that were bound for Italy and Will
motor down. sad her aunt IN breaIng the news
Your uncle spoke IT might be for the winter but
one never knows.
I'm glad we're 10 motor" remarked Ann, without
a,toni,hmcnt. and despatched note.
\ surprise awaited her however, as they BOWED out
Of Paris two days later. Ordinarily She managed the
road maps: but Iustin had them charge this morning,
and for time She gave herself wholly to the Joy oi
in the crisp air. Presently, however, sign
board reused her curiosity.
"Are YOU sure this is the right road, Uncle Justn:"
she asked
Yes" he said.
1T seems a roundabout way" She commented.
"Shal we sleep at Dion
"Wcl make Poitiers if possible
"Potersi"
II the tires hold out. II they don't it may be
Blois Tours, anywhere on the Bordeaux road
The Bordeaux road! | thought We were of for
Italy,
s, We are" replied Justin calmly; but thought
on the way would be pleasant to spend a few weeks
at Pau
Paul"
Iustn shifted in his seat and grinned at her Poi
tiers, The Bordcaux road Paul" he mimcked.
What are vou an coho>'
But Pau She repeated
Haven't You always found that good place to Kill
time" ne demanded. Il haven't heard there
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09

Page di,t~y,,cd Rodoslavs attitude toward Ann.
Rodosiav was thorn IN the flesh OF European dlplo-
mats. on account of his suspected schemes 10 bring about
revolution IN the Balkans; and. under the leadership Of
Baron Saccarelo. Italian considered the ahest OF
the- number they hoped divert his patriotic plans by
bringing about love affair between him and Ann
Ann agreed 10 form q friend alliance with Rodoslav
cfie,n irlcrcndcuce for his people A. part Of their
game appeared necessary that The Prince should openly
court her.
PAGE Was a. last announced a- having made real air
ship which had rcucndou. business possibilities.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09

mos, willing 90 obey her
Injunction % trca, Oliver
a- one Of the family. Morning
M The sharp edge of last nights
--on. Her liking remained;
90 reflection il Wa- possible TO
r--le,n her share IN his career
surely given TO few women 10
..uce two such men as Page and
.av. The future ,parklcd with
mise. What would be the attl-
.f these two toward each other
o-.-aw Prince less lordly q
-- man more bold. But 10 her
-.. ohagrin Page, introduction
footing Of intimacy met delay.
.i no- even speak with him by
.u,.. Consultations with her
forenoon. and luncheon over, he
quietly us he bad come.
lowcd close, Justin striking
..'.r
a~ hc announced. I've
..b,cat eight sharp.
-'.rglr found her confronting
r~. that struck "a blue>tocklng
...tthe Louis Seize boudoir over
B. lt gave her an odd sense
grown ler grlhood % confront
-.e t.e same Ann Milburn who
books together and thought with
-ue- meaning Of history, How
.U-. glc--work seemed beside
She hui come upon without ~
to '.ke bis place IN such duH
...~ o. 'acm ID would have the
.c-, She ws- wiser than they.
go .lDr would never have. She
herself.
-io-'.v agaiu before leaving Italy.
.ompantd ui- roses the morn
F.ou Apparently The last per
-. .. tlc havoc hc bad wrought,
4 # hc had sunk the cnurc
t warming him If hcr departure,
-Icir compact still held. tclc-
-o heap still other blooms upon
ironically as the lavish tribute
r -ucut. Hell quit that habit
a Paris ne predicted. Roses
-c prophet. however. The
r rival q brass buttoned boy
X Kovalc took up the role the
.... Cadcnabbia, while the alter
@ - Roloslav put IN an appearance
r r.u to Paris he had undergone
a.. The simplicity Of his dress IN
p.a.. . the foppish elegance Of q
R.. .5 uo thought above the hl oi
Ting .rtvat.
uu-e5 glance. Now that ! shall bc
$, -oeu most idle" he said. Il am
you dome. We can arrange our pro-
10 Remain in town / shall become a
oo."eu ,ao points, the Avenue gu
on.. The sooner ! learn the better;
mloa practice. But 1t IS Of Pans )
want '..2ltcu your share all ! can.
i2 over Haat YOU SAID IN the old tower
'"rE'a. frightened you, fancy;
Aon perhaps, Believe me. ] WISH
To b. crate Of you. II ] can' !
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS
NrrRIr

AN NILBJR. ,~c 0t the story. was niece OF
y -s,ir Ba.- ->i-E a trip through Europe.
his Wit. a.. ... after serving term as United
W. Senate --- Middle Western State. A. the
--a-e -s... .- -.. they encountered Oliver Page.
-ss.r-7r-~.- EMISSION IN the United States army
..r-.e himself ...r1 an a,-ship. He had been
--.s-u,.. A-- r.4-a schoolgirl attending con-
The 1.r.- -a-actc~s the story are Price
5--se.. ~ ARA American ErlbasS> IN Paris.
a1ca-oe. - R0dosar. poetic ScrFian
.--.eo. c-.a.- sanding. strongly attracted to
- a-l l.-. ' T-.--..--. "a Ca~~t'lous. somewhat
s- so...-. . .-. delighted 81 sensations.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-09
lhapter XII

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-06
CHARlVARl ENDED
IN ENJOYABLE PARTY.

Intent upon having good time with
the newly married pair, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Howard, who entered into the
holy bonds OF wedlock last Sunday
afternoon, charivari party, composed
of number Of the young friends OF the
couple, suddenly found their plans
taking a very enjoyable and pleasing
turn, when they were invited into the
house and entertained in a social man
ner. The company advanced on the
home on Wilson street prepared in the
usual polite manner for the charivari.
But fate had forestalled them and they
were favored with the invitation to
come in the house and enjoy them
selves, The result was an enjoyable
party, with games and music furnish
ing the entertainment for the evening
Those present were, Mr.. and Mrs Mus
grove, Mr.. and Mrs. Newsville. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bales, Maude Whiteford, Callie
Palmer, Viola Minks, May Whiteford,
Ida Warrick, Lula Pencil, Maggie
Lockwood, Efie Bullen, Mrs. Marts,
Mrs. Mcdonald, Myrtle, Esther, Carl,
Eva Gibbons, Della Lundberg. Bertha
Rice, Mr.. Hoyt, Mr.. Abraham, Mr..
Rhoades. Orvil Howard, Will Price,
Arden Holtsinger and Maud Byrum.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-06
BUXTON.

Mrs Gus Allen and children visited
in Lockman one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Warren were In
Des Moines on business last week.
Mrs. Montgomery who lives on 11th
street was in Hiteman last week.
Miss Judith Cruise went to Abba on
Friday evening with her friends Misses
Riley, Druit and Callers and visited
with them over Sunday.
E. F. Brown went to Cedar Rapids
on Friday to meet his wife who was
returning from a two weeks visit in
Chicago. They returned home Satur-
day.
Miss Bessie Collins, an evangelist, is
expected here next week to conduct a
series OF meetings at the NJ. E. church.
Every one Is invited and urged to at
tend these meetings every night al
7:30.
At the home Of the groom's father,
John Baxter, last Thursday evening,
John E. Baxter and Miss Flossie Hale
Of Pleasantville were united in mar
riage by Rev. M. D. Cox. Only a few
relatives witnessed the ceremony. An
excellent three course luncheon was
served by Mrs Baxter. The young
couple visited in Des Moines and
Pleasantville few days and will soon
be at home in Buxton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-06
Closing Out
Sale

Owing to the late spring and back
ward weather, clothing has not sold
as well as usual this season. In order
to close out every garment in the es.
tablishment we shall sell at public
and private sale, day and night while
the goods last, at big cut In prices
Over 200 suits at half price. These
goods are just new from the factory
in March, 1911; all up to date, latest
cut and style and bought for cash
with all discounts taken. The bust
ness don't pay and if we are to lose
money we might as well start in and
be done with it.
Finest all wool suits worth $25 for
$145O or money, refunded.
$40 stylish suits for $3.50
$1S suits, newest styles and colors,
only $11.5O.
Is suits, up to date and different
styles, $1,000.
$12 suits, splendid appearing and
made up in all the new colors, all the
appearance Of $40 suit. $3.50.
And about so suits worth $40, and
sold everywhere for $40 or more, dur
ing this sale, only 1913.
10 suits worth $3.50. for 1885.
Don't buy till you see these goods.
Don't miss this sale.
You will be greatly surprised at
the prices.
See our window at 1os Market St.
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ELDoN.

ID. OConnell OF Ottumwa, made q
business visit in the city this week.
w. C. Anderson OF the Mannheim
Insurance Co. made business visit In
the city this, week.
O. B. Hughes Of Selma, visited with
friends and relatives in the city We'd
nesday.
Mrs. John McFadden made a visit to
Ottumwa Wednesday.
Edward Parkinson, vocalist at the
Majestic theater. made business visit
in Ottumwa Wednesday.
yFloyd McCune of Ottumwa Is here
visiting this week with relatives and
friends.
Ell. Briggs Of Trenton. Mo-, visited
here with his brother F. D. Briggs
Wednesday enroute to Ottumwa.
Mrs. J.. A. Bundy and Mrs. H. A.
Flint very pleasantly entertained the
four Ms at the home Of the former,
Wednesday, afternoon, May 8. About
twenty guests were present. Each
guest was presented with booklet
with their names thereon, same were
exchanged and each wrote a history
with illustrations Of the life whose
books they had. Delicious refresh
ments were served After which the
guests departed for their homes re-
porting a very enjoyable afternoon.
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Mayor Edward Deeds Dead.

Brighton, May 4.-Mayor Edward
Deeds died here at o'clock Tuesday
evening. He has been afflicted for
years with bladder trouble, but up to
Saturday night was able to attend to
the duties Of his Office and profession.
He was stricken with an acute attack
Of his ailment on Sunday morning.
Mr.. Deeds was born In Butler coun-
ty, Ohio, in 1897. came here in early
youth and has long been a prominent
citizen of the community. He served
as the second mayor Of the town OF
Brighton, being elected to that position
in 1871 and has since several times
been placed in that office.
He is survived by wife, one sister,
four SONS and daughter. Funeral
services were held at Brighton Wed,
nesday.
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THE OLD BOYS IN BLUE.
paper, and signed.

The defeat of the Sulloway bill IN
the senate by Senator Lodge, cast a
pail over the whole army OF boys In
blue. 1t was dishonorable act, and
It will be remembered forever as such
It would have been passed as senators
were ready to vote for It, Over forty
days have passed since and over
1000 of our boys have answered to
their last roll call, One hundred each
| day is the tally and in nearly every
locality the bells are slowly tolllng
and the open graves are receiving
them. One hundred funerals each day
makes the grand total OF 10000 per
year. A grand army these men once
were and now in their old age need
the help of the nation they saved. In
ten years it will make grand total
Of 100000. Cut this off the rolls and
but very few will remain and they
will soon pass away and be only OF
history. The, tolling Of. the death
bells IS reproach to the nation. God
will reward these boys, but he will re-
member the men who did the deed.
The glorious rush which these men
made to save the flag and the nation
in the days Of deadly peril Is almost
unequaled by the swiftness in which
they enlisted. Now, old and disabled
and sorely in need of the necessaries
of life they are passing away.
Congresses are wasting time in put
tering over bills which could be left
until these men have justice done
them. The paltry sum it would take
cannot be compared with their suffer
ings endured in marches, battles and
prison bells. Legislatures have en-
dorsed and the confederate senators
were ready to vote for the bill, but
one man with a few followers de-
feated it.
All of the pension committee OF the
house of representatives is ready to
aid the bill which has been again in.
troduced. Will the senate again de-
feat it? Will the nation again be dis
appointed Will the boys in blue
again hear such news as last session
of the senate? God forbid. It is not
a cry for money, but for justice. Six
teen dollars per month did not cause
them to enlist, but loyalty to the ma
ton. Now every person living is en-
joying> their success. Now they cry
for the aid asked for by these old
boys. Must the new house COM
posed of a majority of democrats do
what the republicans should have
done? Yes! for the south Is now con-
vinced of the errors committed and
are ready to help undo what they did.
We are q nation unsurpassed in the
whole world and loyalty to the old flag
has been demonstrated by them. God
has blessed our nation and will aid US
in every undertaking which Is for a
greater nation. Teach the children to
love these old boys, as you did our
soldier.
Iowa has always done her part for
them and will as long as one lives. All
praise for Iowa. Her boys never
ialtered on the fields, nor in prison
bells. They stand of record as Of
the best.
j. E. Houghland.
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WATER is MUDDY
City Supply Contains Much sedimen
tation To-day; 10 Not Settled
at Point,

The heavy sedimentation in the city
water supply today has been noticed
by the consumers. Superintendent Jas
Winans states that the muddy water
is caused by the discontinuance OF the
present clear water basin in which the
water is allowed to settle before being
pumped into the reservoir. Because OF
the construction of the new filter, and
clear water basin, it has been neces.
sary to pump the water direct from the
river to permit the necessary work on
the new system. The heavy rains have
caused considerable rise In the river
and the water is very muddy as re-
suit. Mr.. Winans states that he hopes
to have the inconvenience eliminated
in short time. The water supply
which the consumers of the city will
receive when the new filter Is COM
pleted will greatly recompense the
users for this present treatment, which
Is absolutely necessary.