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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-05
REFORMATORY 1
Sentence
Given James Williams For
Abandoning His Wife
Told The Court A Lie And Is
Promptly Sentenced
Judge wickham Holds A Busy
Session OF Court
And AdiourDs The February
Term Sine Die
Other Items Of Interest From
The Court House

Judge II. NJ. Wlchndm oil delaware
arrived in the city Wednesday after
noon at 1870 o'clock and convened
common pleas court shortly before 2
O'Clock and for the remainder of the
afternoon was most busily engaged in
disposing of large number of mat
ters, and then shortly before six
O'Clock adjourned the February term
Of common pleas court sine die
The case of Ohio vs. James Will
liams was first called. The prisoner
was brought into court by the sheriff.
The defendant was charged with
abandoning his wife who is not yet
of age. Williams WAS arrested in
Jeanette, Pa, by Sheriff Parker some
weeks ago, Judge Wickham asked
Williams why he left Mt. Vernon. He
promptly replied that he left here to
secure work, but that he asked his
wife to accompany him on the trip.
A minute or two afterwards Williams
stated that shortly after arriving in
the Pennsylvania town he became i'll
and was not able to work.
What was the matter with you?"
inquired the court
FL took a severe cold riding on the
trains, replied the prisoners.
A further examination by Judge
Wickham revealed the fact that Will
liams rode on freight trains all the
way to Pennsylvania.
did you ask your wife to accom-
pany you on freight trains?" asked the
court 0
mo did not judge" said Williams.
Discovering that Williams had been
telling falsehood about asking his
wife to accompany him on the trip,
Judge Wickham Immediately SEN
fenced the man to the Ohio State Re.
formatory at Mansfield and ordered
him to pay the costs in the case. The
necessary papers will be made out at
| once and Williams will be taken to
the institution this week
Cases Disposed Of
The following cases were disposed
of by the court Wednesday afternoon:
Columbus Buggy Co VS.. Salisbury
Motion for new trial sustained.
Killius VS.. Killius-Decree of di-
vorce and custody of the child award
ed the plaintiff. Plaintiff to pay costs
Swinehart VS.. Observation-Disclosures
ed. 81
Columbus Gas & Fuel Co. VS.. Knox
County Oil & Gas Co.-Demurrer to
petition sustained Leave to file
amended answer in Is days.
Gleason VS.. Gleason Dismissed,
Kelley VS.. Kelley-Decree of di-
vorce for plaintiff Defendant to pay
costs. Plaintiff restored to her maid
en- name, Gertrude Harris.
Wilson VS.. U. S. Express Co.
Judgment for plaintiff for S54.3O and
costs.
Hitler VS.. Smith ct al.-Sale con-
firmed and deed and distribution or
dered. Attorney fee to Park B..
Blair for $64.
Davis VS.. Weirick-Sale confirmed
and deed and distribution ordered. At
torney fee to Frank O. Levering for
$35.
Toby vs.. Mix ct al.-Motion to Sc
cure costs sustained.
Majers VS.. Black-Default decree
of foreclosure and order OF sale.
Amount 1921.
Biggs vs.. Kokosing Oil Co.-Dela-
ware Banking Co. made defendant.
Rockwell VS.. Rockwell-Settled.
Pelter vs.. Robertson-Decree OF
sale.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-04-05
Certificate Filed

Certificate Filed
A certificate of DR.. Joseph Smith, a
practicing physician, has been filed In
the probate court of Knox county
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
SENATOR SMITH ON AGRICULTURE

Senator Hoke Smith part his time and the
best of his abilities promoting agricultural interests in this country
He will Immediately introduce bill extend farm demonstration work
realizes that agriculture is the basis of Americas
wealth and he represents one greatest agricultural
Union possibly of all of the states North South
point of her soil products the and varieties considered
We have of scientific age OF the soil and is
aenerav accented by well informed people unspued
more than production be saved by improved
methods or that given of labor the be doubled
taking the average the country and of all the
That would be wonderful accomplishment either half the
pense or double CROP make blades of
two bushels of bales where be-
fore The figures would billions and the wealth of
country vastly increased would look back the
as poverty-strken gross ignorance agricultural matters
Senator Smith has great field, and that he will make
good none who know the have any doubts.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
Why The South Should Be The Real "Corn Belt

The scientists takes number of heat units
produce corn crop does its best
climate liberal of moisture and rich SOIL well
organic humus also needed In short there
about four important which make suitable conditions
the growing of maximum corn crops
Warm weather including moderately high temperature both
day and night
comparatively long of weather long grow
ing period,
maintained without variations
and douh equally ntagonc large
yields
Deep loose soil we'll filled with decaying organic
humus
will be that three of these four essentials of country
naturally The fourth alone lacking but by
difficult The experiences of
opened Southern the possibilities of
growing and the rapid increase production the
result of this work of the Boys Corn Clubs will sure
enough South the Corn Bet-The Progressive Farmer
believe that Ben Hill soil produce 200 bushels
of
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

MOurie gives notice that Will
snend notification will be continued but only book and
m nnn will be done has been peaceabe neghbory
paper appreciated by the Observer as 1t doubtless was many
readers was neatly printed neWsy paper and was
run by clever young ability experience and many friends lhat
the pape failed be profitable donbt the fact that there is
We don THINK mas ever oeen
than OF local circulation IN any
one county of Georgia has been tried and here as has
no other the patronage support two papers
always maeaze One to the town up to towns OF heen
thousand is about all traffic will bearMoutrie Observer
Fzeerad be of the few exceptions to the rule hls
seems to paper The Enterprise has been published here
since days of the colony the first paper pubed IN the colony
and altho with the exception months has had competition
has never failed money Indeed its only loss except by fire.
was when sold out company that proposed consolidation and
failed to collect the given for the purchase price
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Voters of the Third Congressional District Ihave
the ambition represent the Third district congress- AS to
my fitness and worhnes propose submit that to the vo
tiers OF the district along with the other gentlemen who may
aspire to the honor in a democratic primary
Il farmer born and reared on farm in this dis
trct and have contributed all that possibly could to the ad
of the farming my section of the coun-
try.
AS member of congress would be controlled largely bv
the desires and purposes that have acuated me as p
citizen in advancing the farming interests the state and
county, which ultimately the interest every person. wheh-
merchant lawyer DOCTOR banker mechanic or citizens fol-
lowing other callngs
shall be glad the face to face in evey co-
ty of the district before the day of election"
Sincerely
JOHN R. MERCER
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection for the Of
flee as sheriff of Ben Hill county,
subject to the white primary to be
held later on. AS heretofore, If
elected, promise to fill the office to
the best of my ability, with special
priviledges to none, but equal rights
to all. Thanking you for past favors
I beg leave to ask you again for
your loyal support. | am,
Fraternally yours.
J. w. NORRIS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
COULDN'T WALK THE WATER.

Macon Holy Roller attempted to walk across the Ocmugee
river her The frozen and she didn't 90 the
bri iGe either.
She had rolling around in Macon Church with bunch of
other home feeling good enough attempt the pe
ton of the miracles the Bible and told her husband she
DOING down the The husband sat
with kept her indoors but when he left home to go to
work morning the Holy Roller went down to the river to show
half hundred of her she could perform the miracle Putting
her stockings waded into the swift Ocmuee and when
her friends hed her body there at least Holy
Roller" less
has spare know.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
Announcements
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself d can
didate for the office of sheriff OF
Ben Hill County, subject to the
voters at the county primary, | am
not running as anybody's candidate,
but submit my candidacy to the
voters of the county, subject to
their approval at the polls.
George w. Rodgers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
For Sheriff

To the Voters of the Ben Hill Co:
| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff of
Ben Hill County. promise, if
elected, to enforce the law in the
county in so far as lies within my
power, and perform all other duties
to the best of my ability.
| also announce he names OF
Charlie F. Dixon and Matt D. Young
as my deputies. Respectfully,
w. H. Fountain.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
For Tax Receiver

| announce myself a candidate
for receiver of tax returns OF Ben
Hill County, subject..to the ruling of
the white primary and if elected
will fill the office to the best of my
ability, your support will be appre-
ciated. Yours very resptfully,
EARLY GIBBS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

We will club the Enterprise with
the Progressive Farmer, (new sub
scription only The National Poultry
Journal, Every Womans Magazine,
for $3.50. This is the best offer we
have ever made our subscribers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
Public Schools And Failure

A great many people of this
country are opposed to the public
school system, and sometimes we
are lead to believe that this is not
without cause. Of course, we have
frequently stated that the public
school is the only chance for the
masses. and we still believe this
to be true, but the failure of the
public shool systems in some of the
American cities is enough to make
us stop ard pause The principal
is right, but the APPLICATION is wrong.
We believe that it is easily ex-
planned why so pupils out of public
schools are complete failures in
life so far ar as remunerative en-
ployment is concerned. The chief
reason is that there are too many
nonessential things taught in the
schools, and the pupils are not def
nitely prepared for the real, practi-
cal every day life.
The German idea of teaching is
far better than ours. Every pupil
if we understand correctly, is taught
to do something, and that some
thing is generally what the particu-
lar pupil is most adapted to. 1t
makes no difference how much
wealth has, or to what branch of
royalty he belongs, he must 60 to
school and learn to do something
useful. This, of course, naturally
fits him for life, and it is no wonder
that the Germans, as a rule are
the best educated, the most inven-
tive and the most scientific people
in the world, taken as a whole.
The particular point calling our
attention to the theme we are dis
cussing is an editorial from the New
York American. The American
goes on to say:
There are about half a million
young people in New York who
have gone to school as much as
the law requires, yet have no out
look on life save to crowd the
ranks of Grand runners, packers,
wrappers, minor clerks, machine
tenders and the like employments.
1T appears from careful can
vass of certain districts below
Fourteenth street, in Manhattan
that ninetenths of the eX-pupils of
public schools have no considerable
prospect of rising even to the eco
nomical level of skilled mechanics. "
What is true in New York is
doubtless true in other American
cities, and as the Macon News
points out, this no doubt is true in
Georgia.
We will not be understood in
stating that any kind of labor is
disgraceful where services render
ed are in keeping with the amount
received for same, but it looks
like a too large percentage of people
who attend our schools amount to
in particular, and are only |
able to make a scant living, and re-
fleet no great amount of credit on
their parents or the schools they
naturalization Citizen.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

Now is the time plant gardens If haven't the ground g
out and take in vacant lot there plenty of them.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

you living England you mail 3pound package TO
Fzeead for Soc but 48c send to Oca Are
yOn n
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6. 1912.

FITZGERALD enough shade trees and this the best
month and the best week for planting them.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

pecan fig pomegranae and scuppenone plant hem Inc
will beauy the places and prove blessing coming genera
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-06

There is food for thought in the
conditions herein brought out. Yet
it is the opinion of the Enterprise
that the personality of the teacher
has more to do with the develope-
ment of the man than other in
fluences, however potent. The hue
and cry goes up from our land
about the failure ofour schools when
as a matter of course, our school
teachers receive smaller salaries
than any class of their capacity.
AS a result many strong men
naturally inclined to teach are
forced to follow other avocations of
larger pecuniary gain. In England
a town the size of Fitzgerald would
pay its principal 81, 10000 per year,
or there about, and Fitzgerald pays
barely one fifth that amount. The
civilized world over pays in pro-
portion as much more than we as
England
We repeat the personality of the
teacher, the contact, the influence,
the touching of spirits, the mould
ing of character, has more to do
with shaping the destiny of the
pupil than any curriculum however
perfect. Until we set a standard
and live to it, with regard to our
teachers, there will always be
complaints as to our educational
system. Until the teacher knows
that example is worth infinitely
more than precept, and, until our
Boards of Education require that
the teachers must be Christians
there can be no reason to hope that
our educational system will put on
road to perfection:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27

"One effect OF these contests has
been to stimulate the interest OF the
parents in better farming methods
and to increase their respect for the
rural school and for agricultural train
ing in general. In some instances the
boys have been able to grow better
crops than their fathers ever have
produced. Moreover, the farmers and
their boys have been brought into
closer relationship and have come to
understand each other better"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
BASE BALL.

Manitowoc played against Racine
here last Sunday. Manitowoc won 8
to 5. That about eXhausts all that can
be said of the game. The locals took
a big lead in scoring early in the game
and Racine never had a chance to lead
them. McGlynn pitching for Manito-
voc was not at his best but was as
good as Schleifke hurting for the
visitors. The 'crowd" was smaller
than usual. The Kosciuskos are back
in the lead in the league race with
Manitowoc second. The locals have
won four and lost two. Sheboygan is
in fourth place. Bill Disch joined the
Manitowoc team as center field last
Sunday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
At BALTIMORE.

VIM J. Bryan met defeat at the
hands of the Democratic National con-
vention Wednesday. The vote by
which former Judge Alton B. Parker,
of New York was elected temporary
chairman over Mr.. Bryan was 57s
to $40.
Nominations are to be made this
afternoon. The situation with respect
to a candidate is as complex and un-
certain as at any time since the con-
ventiun was called to order Tuesday.
Clark has lead on the other candi-
dates and there is reason to believe
that he will be named, but there is an
element of uncertainty at the conven-
ton and no one can say who will be
nominated.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
FOR SALE.

The store, saloon and residence of
the late John L. Watt, Maple Grove,
Manitowoc County Wis, is herewith
offered for sale. The store consists of
a complete line Of general merchan-
disc and hardware. The property also
includes an undertaking business and
five acres of land 1t Is one Of the best
locations in the county. For partiou-
lgrs inquire OF MRS. JOHN L. WATT,
+. o. Address, Grimms, II. +. ID.
No. /.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

The second annual commencement
exercises of the Manitowoc Central
high school were held last Thursday
evening at the Opera house. The hall
would not accommodate all who desir-
ed to be present. The exercises were
simple and dignifed and included sew
eral new features including q bridal
chorus" in which the class and under
I graduates preceded by twenty girls in
white costumes carrying bridal
wreaths marched down the cener aisle.
I The program follows:
Miss Vivian CaYanaugh-"Th Pass
ing of Arthur" an Grafton based on a
part of Tennyson great Epic. 1t was
& well written and well delivered.
Miss Lydia Dueno-"A Mans
Work." a glowing tribute to the re-
clamation work of William George,
Miss Clara Barnstein-Selection
from Eugene Field with accompani-
ment, which met with unanimous ap-
proval by the audience.
J. Guy Drews-" Without p Coun-
try" an eloquent and logical plea for
the extention of full citizenship to
the people of Alaska.
The ''Grecian Drill" by nine girls,
and the efforts of the Girls Gloe Club
were both given deserved encores.
Judge Emil Baensch presented the
diplomas with a typical Baensch
speech, pat, graceful, appropriate and
containing some excellent advice to
the young people.
The class has So members the names
of whom were published recently in
"High School Notes"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
MARRIED..

The wedding of Miss Thina Berge
and Mr.. Sigward Sanderson was SOL
emnized Monday evening at the par
sonage of the First Norwegian Luther,
an church. The Rev. o. K. Espeseth
officiated.
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Zacharias Berge. She has been
a stenographer at the VIM. Rahr Sons
Co. and later at the Manitowoc Dry
Dock Co. Mrs. Sanderson is too well
known to need any introduction to the
people of the city. She has the re-
spect and esteem of all.
Mr.. Sanderson is also we'll known
and is admired for his good qualities.
For twelve years he was a faithful
employe of the Pilot. He left the
shop in the fall of 1909 to learn to
operate linotype and was employed
as an operator on the Green Bay Ga2-
ette for several months. About year
ago he purchased half interest in the
Snow Flake laundry and has met with
success in the new undertaking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson will make
their home at 628 North 9th street
The Pilot joins their many friends
in congratulations and best wishes as
they embark on lifes voyage together.
The marriage of Miss Tillie Metz
ger and Mr.. Frank Ploederl took place
Wednesday morning at st. Boniface
church. The attendants were Miss
Mary Ploederl and Otto Metzger.
The groom is well known carpen-
ter and is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Fioederl. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Metzger,
residing on Green street. She is well
known and has large circle of
friends.
The couple departed on honey
moon trip to Milwaukee and on their
re urn will take up their residence on
South 10th street.
Miss Carrie Langenkamp and Mr..
Louis Geiser were married Monday
morning, Rev. Preuss performed the
ceremony. The attendants were Otto
and Miss Linda Geisler
The bride is a daughter of Mrs.
Lydia Langenkamp, Washington
street. The groom is a young man of
good qualities and follows the occupa-
tion of barber. Mr.. and Mrs. Geisler
left after the ceremony for a trip to
Sturgeon Bay. Upon their return
they will take up their home at 1918
South 18th street.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
CIRCUIT COURT NOTES.

The jury in the case of the Oconto
Land Co. versus Wallschlaeger return
eG special verdict for the defendant.
The plaintitf sold certain timber rights
reserving the right to have notice be-
fore the logs were sold. The case turned
largely upon whether the purchaser
of the logs had notice of the plaintiff S
claim upon them The jury found that
he did no. have notice and could not
be held again for their value. About
$1,000 was involved.
The case of Riha versus Krizek,
tried year ago, was tried again. The
plaintiff ten year old girl, lost a
thumb in helping unload while in the
employ of the defendant. The jury
found that although she was not prop
erly warned of the danger she should
have known of it. This last answer
will prevent the plaintiff recovering
the damages which the jury fixed at
$3.50.
The three OFT cases went over to
the next term of court.
The jury completed its work last
Saturday and the court called the nom
jury calendar Tuesday afternoon. The
usual grist of divorce suits are set for
hearing. There are seven appeals
frcm special tax assessments for street
improvements at Two Rivers for trial.
The trial of one will probably go to-
ward settling the issues in all. Appel
lants attack the method Of making the
assessments, saying the estimated cost
of the work and not the benefits were
made the basis. If this is true the
assessments are entirely Illegal They
also say that the amounts assessed eX-
ceed tie acGual benefits from the i'm
provements, which if true would COM
pei reduction.
After these nothing remains but a
few default court cases.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27

According to an article in the July
American Magazine, Eli NJ. Rapp,
superintendent Of rural schools in
Berks county, Pennsylvania, has made
his county schools model for the
country. His essential idea is that
farm children should be educated for
the farm. After reporting the vari-
Gus improvements which Mr.. Rapp has
instituted the author of the article
goes on to say:
"There are many other ways in
which Supt. Rapp has endeavored to
improve the rural schools OF the
county, but none has aroused as much
interest as the Boys Agricultural
club and the Girls Domestic Science
club. All over Berks county boys and
girls are TO be found wearing the en-
blems of these two organizations, one
reading Boys Agricultural Club OF
Berks County, with the words Better
Farming" in the center, and the other
Girls Domestic Science Club of Berks
County, surrounding the motto "Bet-
tes Housekeeping Each year these
clubs have an exhibition at Reading
which is a miniature county fair. The
boys show vegetables, field crops and
poultry in prize contests, while the
girls display dainty products of the
needle as well as bread, pies and other
articles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1912-06-27
LINES ON THE DEATH OF CLARA
S. WHITCOMB.

Rest thee there, sweet little Clara,
Rest thee in thy grave so low,
Thou vert called from earth to heaven,
Ere thy life had known woe.
Thou art gone, sweet little Clara,
But our hearts still mourn for thee;
And thou canst no more caress us,
For thy guiltltss spirits free
Thou are gone, and we are mourning
For we miss thy happy face;
And thy many childish prattles,
That made home a happy place.
Dearest Clara, couldst thou hear us,
When with tears we gazed on thee,
AS thou lay outstreched before us
Still and lifeless, frigid clay?
Couldst thou hear the words of sorrow
Which escaped from every breast,
AS we gathered round the coffin,
Gazing on thy silent rest?
No thou couldst not hear our mourning,
For thy soul had taken flight
But there still isone hope cleaning,
That We'll meet beyond the sky.
L. c., Cato, Wis.